US EditionTucker Carlson faces accusations of antisemitism over Kirk eulogy
Tucker Carlson compared Kirk’s assassination to Jesus’s crucifixion, framing it as a call for repentance and sparking accusations of antisemitic conspiracy theories.
- Tucker Carlson faced accusations of antisemitism after his speech at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, where he compared Kirk's death to the crucifixion of Jesus and hinted at Israeli involvement in the assassination.
- Jewish groups and Israeli media outlets condemned Carlson's remarks, accusing him of promoting dangerous conspiracy theories, including an antisemitic blood libel.
- Far-Right influencers amplified the unfounded theory blaming Israel for Kirk's death, highlighting the rising prominence of anti-Semitic conspiracies in mainstream discourse.
- Carlson's speech received applause from over 70,000 attendees, including President Trump, despite the controversy surrounding his comments.
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The political commentator Tucker Carlson often polarizes with his statements. A comparison of Jesus with Charlie Kirk provides for massive criticism.
Right-wing journalist Tucker Carlson compared the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to the death of Jesus at a memorial rally in Arizona.
Tucker Carlson's Charlie Kirk Memorial Speech About Jesus' Crucifixion Blasted as Antisemitic: 'Message Received'
Former Fox News host and right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson has come under fire for the speech he gave Sunday at the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with some online critics labeling his comments as antisemitic. During his speech, Carlson remarked that Kirk was a Christian evangelist and that Kirk’s assassination reminded him of his “favorite story ever.” Carlson went on to recount the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, telling …
Tucker Carlson faces accusations of antisemitism over Kirk eulogy
Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson is facing blowback for comments he made while eulogizing Charlie Kirk on Sunday at a service for the activist who was assassinated earlier this month. Noting he considered Kirk to be a “Christian evangelist,” Carlson said the killing reminded him of the death of Jesus Christ, as told through the Bible.…
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