Tucker Carlson claims CIA referral over Iran leader interviews could lead to his arrest

WASHINGTON, DC: Tucker Carlson claimed the US government may be preparing to arrest him following a criminal referral tied to his interviews with Iranian leaders before the war began.

Carlson’s comments come at a moment when tensions between him and Trump have also spilled into public view.

While the former Fox News host has criticized the president’s approach to the Iran conflict, he has also insisted that his loyalty to Trump remains intact despite their disagreements.

“When you discover the CIA has been reading your texts in order to frame you for a crime,” Carlson wrote on X.

Tucker Carlson claims CIA referral could lead to arrest

Carlson said the government is examining his past interviews with Iranian leaders and may be trying to build a criminal case against him.

According to Carlson, officials believe the conversations he conducted before the war could have violated the law.

He alleged that the situation goes beyond simple scrutiny and claimed that the government has been monitoring his communications.

Carlson said authorities “spied on him” and read his private text messages while investigating the interviews.

He also warned that the effort could lead to criminal charges and possibly even imprisonment.

In describing the situation, Carlson said he fears he could be treated like other high-profile figures who faced legal consequences after clashing with government authorities.

He compared his situation to Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, both of whom became global symbols in debates over government secrecy and surveillance.

Tucker Carlson reaffirms loyalty to Trump despite rift

Even as the controversy around the interviews grows, Carlson has continued to express loyalty toward Trump.

The commentator addressed their relationship during a conversation with journalist Oliver Darcy on March 5.

Carlson acknowledged that the two do not always agree, especially on foreign policy.

“There are times I get annoyed with Trump, right now definitely included,” Carlson said.

However, he quickly followed that comment with a message of continued support.

“But I’ll always love him no matter what he says about me,” he added.

Trump says Tucker Carlson ‘lost his way’

The tension between Carlson and Trump escalated further after the president publicly distanced himself from the commentator.

Speaking to ABC News journalist Jon Karl, Trump made it clear he no longer considers Carlson part of the movement that helped fuel his political rise.

“Tucker has lost his way,” Trump said.

The president then questioned Carlson’s understanding of the ideology associated with his supporters.

“I knew that a long time ago, and he’s not MAGA,” Trump said.

Trump described what he believes the movement represents: “MAGA is saving our country. MAGA is making our country great again. MAGA is America first, and it’s none of those things,” adding, “And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that.

“I knew that a long time ago, and he’s not MAGA,” Trump said.

Trump then described what he believes the movement represents.

“MAGA is saving our country. MAGA is making our country great again. MAGA is America first, and it’s none of those things,” he said.

“And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that,” the president added.

Iran conflict disagreement intensified divide between Tucker Carlson and Trump

The rift between the two men reportedly widened as tensions around the Iran conflict escalated.

According to reports, Carlson visited the White House three times in a single month in an attempt to persuade Trump not to launch military strikes against Iran.

Carlson later described the idea of the attacks in harsh terms.

He called the prospect of military action “absolutely disgusting and evil.”