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Tucker Carlson Claims CIA Investigating Him for Iran Ties

3/16/2026

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Tucker Carlson claims the CIA is preparing a criminal case against him for allegedly acting as an agent for Iran before the recent US-Israeli war.
He says the Department of Justice is investigating him under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and that he has never acted against the United States or taken foreign money.
The remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized him.

History

Historical Context

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was enacted in 1938 to combat foreign propaganda, particularly from Nazi Germany, following concerns raised by the Special Committee on Un-American Activities. This law mandates that individuals representing foreign entities disclose their relationships and activities to the Department of Justice, reflecting ongoing anxieties about foreign influence in U.S. politics, especially during the Cold War era.

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Story summary

Tucker Carlson claims the CIA is preparing a criminal case against him for allegedly acting as an agent for Iran before the recent US-Israeli war.
He says the Department of Justice is investigating him under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and that he has never acted against the United States or taken foreign money.
The remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized him.

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