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Cruz Slams Carlson Over Trump Jesus Image Controversy

4/16/2026

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz called Tucker Carlson (right-wing commentator) a "deranged, Leftist psycho" for remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus.
Carlson's network claimed that "Muslims love Jesus."
The claim drew backlash from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Carlson has increasingly criticized President Donald Trump since the Iran war began.
Trump dismissed Carlson as a "low IQ person."

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz called Tucker Carlson (right-wing commentator) a "deranged, Leftist psycho" for remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus.
Carlson's network claimed that "Muslims love Jesus."
The claim drew backlash from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Carlson has increasingly criticized President Donald Trump since the Iran war began.
Trump dismissed Carlson as a "low IQ person."