WASHINGTON (VINnews) — Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday called former Fox News host Tucker Carlson “the single most dangerous demagogue in the country,” criticizing him for spreading antisemitic ideas to younger audiences.

Speaking at a symposium on antisemitism hosted by conservative and Jewish organizations, Cruz cited Carlson’s past programming, saying the host gave a platform to guests who questioned the legitimacy of Israel and promoted revisionist views of World War II. “I’ve seen more antisemitism on the right in the last 18 months than at any other point in my lifetime,” Cruz said.

Cruz also referenced past disagreements with Carlson over U.S.-Israel policy and the Trump administration’s stance toward Iran. He said Carlson’s influence has contributed to growing antisemitic sentiment and pledged to confront it directly.

.@tedcruz rips Tucker Carlson's revisionist history on WWII: "This [professor] says that America should have sided with the Nazis in Germany in WWII." #StopAntisemitism pic.twitter.com/rTo2589May

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