On the other is Tucker Carlson, who thinks Ted Cruz doesn't know shit about Iran," says Daily Show host Jordan Klepper in the clip above, before playing a clip of Carlson asking a struggling Cruz ...

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The video amassed more than 22.6 million views. Ted Cruz vs. Tucker Carlson In the video, Carlson grilled Cruz about Iran: its population, ethnic makeup, and foreign policy positions.

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 18, 2025 The 97-second clip of Carlson’s spat with Cruz had nearly 25 million page views on X before the interview aired in its entirety Wednesday afternoon.

Carlson, who has been a staunch critic of the US’s involvement in Israel’s conflict with Iran, said he expects to be “criticized for doing this interview.” ...