Tucker Carlson recently released a video on his platform and X, alleging that the CIA has been monitoring his private communications in an attempt to frame him as an unregistered foreign agent.
In the video, Carlson claims the agency intercepted his text messages with contacts in Iran just before the outbreak of the war involving US and Israeli strikes against the country. He asserts that these communications were innocuous, related to potential interviews or discussions, but are being twisted to suggest he was acting on behalf of the Iranian regime.
Some critics, including conservative commentator Laura Loomer, argue that Carlson’s interactions with Iranian officials could violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), accusing him of undisclosed foreign influence. Others defend Carlson, pointing out potential hypocrisy in prosecuting him, noting that similar communications by figures in the Biden administration have gone unpunished. Supporters highlight how individuals named in the Epstein files, including prominent politicians and business leaders, have faced no FARA scrutiny despite alleged ties to foreign entities. The debate intensifies around whether Carlson’s actions constitute being a foreign agent, with some labeling him a “CIA asset” in irony due to his past criticisms of US intelligence.
Over the past year, Carlson’s views on Islam have evolved, shifting from skepticism to more nuanced discussions, including interviews that humanize Muslim perspectives amid Middle East tensions. This change has fueled speculation that his contacts in Iran stem from journalistic curiosity rather than espionage.
When you discover the CIA has been reading your texts in order to frame you for a crime. pic.twitter.com/XgoluHw8EG
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 14, 2026
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