6? Why did you use that word?! You’re playing into the other side’s characterization.”Ĭruz defended himself, saying that over the last decade, he’s called people who violently assault cops “terrorists” and reminded Carlson that he was among those Republicans who objected to the results of the 2020 election. How many people have been charged with terrorism on Jan. But that person is still not a terrorist. “So if somebody assaults cops, he should be charged and go to jail. “But wait a second, hold on, what you just said doesn’t make sense,” he shot back. I wasn’t saying the millions of patriots across the country supporting Trump are terrorists.”Ĭarlson wasn’t buying this explanation either. I wasn’t saying the thousands of peaceful protesters supporting Donald Trump are somehow terrorists. “I think you and I both agree that if you assault a police officer, you should go to jail. “What I was referring to are the limited number of people who engaged in violent attacks against police officers,” Cruz said. The servile senator, perhaps knowing he lost this round, pivoted to a different explanation for his remarks. His use of the phrase could hardly be described as off-the-cuff. I don’t buy that.”Ĭarlson explained that he thinks Cruz, an Ivy League-educated lawyer whose name was floated as a possible Supreme Court nominee, isn’t someone who is reckless with words - a reasonable argument considering Cruz has referred to the Capitol riot as a “terrorist attack” on multiple occasions over the last year. “I don’t buy that!” Carlson exclaimed, cutting Cruz off. 6 revisionism has become Republican orthodoxy - a line in the sand that officials dare not cross. The interview was a demonstration not only of Carlson’s power over the GOP, but of how Jan. 6 - culminating with Carlson lashing out at the senator during primetime on Wednesday evening.Īn obsequious Cruz appeared on Carlson’s show Thursday to smooth things over - an astonishing setup, in which one of the most high-profile elected Republicans in the country flogged himself before a cable news host. His remarks set off fierce backlash in the MAGAverse - which has grown increasingly hostile to criticism of Jan. The saga started the day before, on the eve of the anniversary of the riot, when Cruz referred to the historic insurrection attempt as a “violent terrorist attack” during a speech on the Senate floor. The one-time presidential candidate debased himself in front of millions of conservative viewers, attempting to atone for daring to criticize the MAGA rioters, but a prickly Carlson refused to accept his apology. His sin: intimating that some of the people who stormed the U.S. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) begged Tucker Carlson for forgiveness on Thursday. You can watch the Fox & Friends segment below.Sen. You’re too dumb.”įor the record, Ocasio-Cortez was born in the Bronx and moved with her family to Westchester County at age 5. In what sense are you an oppressed minority? You’re from Westchester County. ‘I’m oppressed racial minority.’ Really? You’re named after a conquistador. “Let’s be honest about it: Women are much tougher on women in the workplace.”Īnd, as to race, Carlson asserted that Ocasio-Cortez - whose father was Puerto Rican and whose mother was born in the Caribbean island - is not actually a member of a racial minority. “It’s not male bosses who mistreat female employees,” he said. Give me power.”Ĭarlson maintained it’s not principally men who mistreat women, at least in the workplace.

He then offered an analysis of motives: “This is a means to power: I’m oppressed. She’s not a populist or a voice of the oppressed.” The Fox News personality went on to call Ocasio-Cortez “talented” before adding, “Obviously, I think she’s ludicrous - we mock her mercilessly. Most men actually really like women - as far as I know.” And that weighs very heavily on me.”Ĭarlson responded this morning with, “Really? Who hates women? I’ve never met anyone who hates women. “Realistically,” said the New York Congresswoman to GQ, “I can’t even tell you if I’m going to be alive in September. AOC Doubts She Could Ever Be Elected President: 'So Many People In This Country Hate Women'

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