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Cruz Slams Kent, Carlson Over Iran Strategy Opposition

3/22/2026

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz criticized party members Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson for opposing Operation Epic Fury.
In a CBS News interview, Cruz defended U.S. President Donald Trump's actions against Iran as necessary for national security.
Cruz labeled Carlson "the most dangerous demagogue in America" and said Republicans back Trump on Iran.
He argued that collapsing the Iranian regime would boost US security and warned divisions could aid Democrats.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz criticized party members Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson for opposing Operation Epic Fury.
In a CBS News interview, Cruz defended U.S. President Donald Trump's actions against Iran as necessary for national security.
Cruz labeled Carlson "the most dangerous demagogue in America" and said Republicans back Trump on Iran.
He argued that collapsing the Iranian regime would boost US security and warned divisions could aid Democrats.