Newly surfaced footage from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport appears to contradict claims by commentator Tucker Carlson that he was detained and forcibly removed by Israeli security upon arrival.

The video shows Carlson relaxed and smiling inside the airport’s VIP lounge, warmly greeting staff, embracing an airport employee, and posing for photos. There are no visible signs of confrontation, restraint, or distress.

The footage, released publicly today, challenges Carlson’s account of events and suggests he was treated cordially rather than being subjected to any form of detention. Instead of a tense encounter, the scenes depict a friendly atmosphere and what appears to be standard VIP handling.