
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), known for his frequent criticism of President Donald Trump and his supporters, has ignited controversy after a hot mic captured him making an explicit threat against conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. During an interview with Great Britain News, Crenshaw was asked if he had ever met Carlson. He responded bluntly, saying, “If I ever meet him, I’d f***ing kill him,” before calling Carlson “the worst person ever.”
The comment, which was picked up by a microphone left on after the interview, spread rapidly across social media, sparking outrage from conservatives. Elon Musk, reacting to the footage, questioned why Crenshaw was expressing such extreme hostility toward Carlson. Carlson himself did not let the moment pass, challenging Crenshaw to face him directly, stating, “Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address.”
BREAKING: The video of Dan Crenshaw THREATENING Tucker Carlson has been DELETED by the original poster.
They are trying to erase it.
I’m sure Crenshaw would appreciate it if you didn’t repost this…. pic.twitter.com/vkSiYdPTUt
— Jack (@jackunheard) February 25, 2025
Craig Deleeuw Robertson was shot in his home by federal agents after making death threats against Biden.
Dan Crenshaw on an open mic threatened to kill Tucker Carlson.
Nothing will happen to him, but to be fair, we can't really ask for "an eye for an eye" in his case.
— The Lectern Guy🇺🇸 (@lecternleader) February 25, 2025
Crenshaw and Carlson have long been at odds over foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine. Crenshaw has openly defended U.S. support for Ukraine, explaining that it was never about protecting Ukrainian democracy but rather a strategic move to weaken Russia’s military. Carlson, a critic of interventionist policies, has argued that Crenshaw’s stance ignores the cost in human lives and disregards the interests of American citizens.
This is Rep. Dan Crenshaw as he walks out of the Capitol after voting to give Joe Biden the power to shut down news sites that dare to challenge him. Crenshaw tells reporter Liam Cosgrove that U.S. intel agencies don’t meddle in domestic news coverage, when of course he knows… pic.twitter.com/jcdCETV0NG
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 15, 2024
Ep. 95 Why do the reddest states produce the dumbest, most liberal Republicans? Why aren’t John Cornyn and Dan Crenshaw bagging groceries at Walmart? Jesse Kelly has thought about this. pic.twitter.com/7t5Rrma8HF
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) April 17, 2024
Their rivalry has extended beyond policy disagreements. Crenshaw has frequently insulted Carlson, calling him a “click-chaser” who misleads the public for personal gain. Carlson has countered by dubbing Crenshaw “Eye Patch McCain,” comparing him to the late Sen. John McCain for his hawkish foreign policy views.
Never Forget when Tucker Carlson ENDED Dan Crenshaw’s Career in under 60 seconds 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tXtvNKO48K
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 25, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) publicly asked Crenshaw to clarify whether he had actually made the threat. Crenshaw dismissed the controversy, but Great Britain News reporter Steven Edgington, who recorded the interview, stated, “We literally have it on video.” Although the original post was removed from X, it has continued to circulate widely.
JUST IN: Congressman Dan Crenshaw caught on camera trying to TRIP REPORTER when asked why he supports war..
DOES THIS CONSTITUTE ASSAULT?
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) October 11, 2023
🚨BREAKING: GOP RINO Rep. Dan Crenshaw just announced that he's trying to kill Tucker Carlson:
"If I ever meet Tucker Carlson, I’ll f***ing k*ll him. I’m not joking." Very pissed. The FBI should be looking into it. @FBIDirectorKash
Tucker: "Why don’t you come sit for an… pic.twitter.com/moBV6p2tSo
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) February 25, 2025