Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who has repeatedly attacked President Donald Trump and his supporters, was caught on a hot mic threatening to “kill” conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. The incident took place during an interview with Great Britain News when Crenshaw was asked whether he had ever met Carlson. He responded, “If I ever meet him, I’d f***ing kill him,” then went on to call Carlson “the worst person ever.”

The footage quickly spread on social media, sparking outrage among conservatives. Elon Musk reacted to the video on X, questioning why Crenshaw was “homicidal regarding Tucker.” Carlson himself responded by inviting Crenshaw to face him directly, writing, “Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address.”

BREAKING: The video of Dan Crenshaw THREATENING Tucker Carlson has been DELETED by the original poster.

They are trying to erase it.

I’m sure Crenshaw would appreciate it if you didn’t repost this…. pic.twitter.com/vkSiYdPTUt

— Jack (@jackunheard) February 25, 2025

Crenshaw has long been at odds with Carlson, particularly over U.S. involvement in Ukraine. He has supported continued U.S. aid, openly admitting that the goal is not to help Ukraine “win” but to drain Russia’s military strength. This position implicitly acknowledges that Ukrainians are dying in a fight they cannot win, but Crenshaw has defended it as a necessary sacrifice to weaken Russia. Carlson, on the other hand, has repeatedly criticized such foreign entanglements and has argued that America should focus on its own interests rather than endless overseas conflicts.

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Dan Crenshaw on an open mic threatened to kill Tucker Carlson.

Nothing will happen to him, but to be fair, we can't really ask for "an eye for an eye" in his case.

— The Lectern Guy🇺🇸 (@lecternleader) February 25, 2025

This is Rep. Dan Crenshaw as he walks out of the Capitol after voting to give Joe Biden the power to shut down news sites that dare to challenge him. Crenshaw tells reporter Liam Cosgrove that U.S. intel agencies don’t meddle in domestic news coverage, when of course he knows… pic.twitter.com/jcdCETV0NG

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 15, 2024

Beyond foreign policy, Crenshaw has made it clear that he views Carlson as a major opponent of his brand of establishment conservatism. In a 2024 post, he dismissed Carlson as a “click-chaser” who spreads “false narratives” for financial gain. Carlson has fired back, mocking Crenshaw as “Eye Patch McCain” for his pro-war stance, comparing him to the late Sen. John McCain, another Republican who often sided with the Washington elite over the grassroots conservative movement.

Crenshaw’s latest remarks only reinforce his growing unpopularity among America-First conservatives, who see him as another Republican-In-Name-Only (RINO) clinging to outdated, establishment politics. The MAGA movement has been increasingly rejecting politicians like Crenshaw in favor of those who prioritize American interests over endless foreign conflicts.

Ep. 95 Why do the reddest states produce the dumbest, most liberal Republicans? Why aren’t John Cornyn and Dan Crenshaw bagging groceries at Walmart? Jesse Kelly has thought about this. pic.twitter.com/7t5Rrma8HF

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) April 17, 2024

Never Forget when Tucker Carlson ENDED Dan Crenshaw’s Career in under 60 seconds 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tXtvNKO48K

— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 25, 2025

Crenshaw laughed off questions about his remarks, dismissing concerns when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) asked him directly on X whether he had threatened Carlson. However, Great Britain News reporter Steven Edgington, who recorded the hot mic moment, responded bluntly, saying, “We literally have it on video.” Though the footage was initially removed from X, it continues to circulate widely, with thousands of Trump supporters ensuring that Crenshaw’s words will not be forgotten.

JUST IN: Congressman Dan Crenshaw caught on camera trying to TRIP REPORTER when asked why he supports war..

DOES THIS CONSTITUTE ASSAULT?

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— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) October 11, 2023

🚨BREAKING: GOP RINO Rep. Dan Crenshaw just announced that he's trying to kill Tucker Carlson:

"If I ever meet Tucker Carlson, I’ll f***ing k*ll him. I’m not joking." Very pissed. The FBI should be looking into it. @FBIDirectorKash

Tucker: "Why don’t you come sit for an… pic.twitter.com/moBV6p2tSo

— AJ Huber (@Huberton) February 25, 2025