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Tucker Carlson's Unfounded Claims About Israel and Epstein

2/21/2026

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Tucker Carlson, the right-wing commentator, claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in an interview with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.
The allegation lacked evidence.
Carlson alleged mistreatment by Israeli security during his visit, which Israeli officials denied.
He also claimed that Israel influences US foreign policy and accused Palestinians of genocide.

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Tucker Carlson, the right-wing commentator, claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in an interview with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.
The allegation lacked evidence.
Carlson alleged mistreatment by Israeli security during his visit, which Israeli officials denied.
He also claimed that Israel influences US foreign policy and accused Palestinians of genocide.