Tucker Carlson's antisemitic ramblings 'bordering on pornography,' says Israel ambassador
Share this @internewscast.com

Israel’s ambassador to the United States sharply criticized Tucker Carlson on Friday, describing the former Fox News host’s recent antisemitic comments as “bordering on pornography.”

In an exclusive interview with The Post, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Carlson’s statements as “nonsense.” The anchor recently alleged that former President Trump was succumbing to pressures from the Jewish State.

“It’s absurd to suggest that Netanyahu is manipulating President Trump,” Leiter remarked. “Such claims are distasteful to the point of being pornographic. They are utterly repugnant.”

Leiter further commented, “This perpetuates an ancient antisemitic stereotype that Jews are in control. The notion is not only insulting to the president but also deeply offensive to both the Jewish people and the State of Israel.”

Carlson has a history of accusing American officials of placing Israel’s interests above those of the United States.

In a recent high-profile interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Carlson suggested that Trump was considering military action against Iran under Israeli influence—a claim that Huckabee dismissed as “offensive.”

Leiter also denied the accusation, saying the US alone was making the decision to strike Iran or not — and said that the Jewish State is simply a “model ally” to America.

While Israel could benefit from US strikes on Iran, Israel is not pushing Trump in that direction as Carlson implied, according to the ambassador.

Leiter also wouldn’t say whether Israel would play a role in any US strikes on Iran, saying the Jewish State would “have to see how it plays out.

“I really hope that he’s as stupid as he appears. I really hope so. Because if he’s not stupid, then he’s obviously being funded by somebody. So I prefer that he be stupid rather than be fully corrupt,” said Leiter.

“He is being terribly insulting to the president of the United States, the vice president of the United States, and this administration to the American people and he’s being downright antisemitic to the Jews of this country,” Leiter continued.

“We have a right to express our opinion … Why, if we come and express our opinion and express our needs, when we talk about an existential threat on the part of Iran, we’re suddenly dragging the United States into something that it doesn’t want to do? We don’t do that. We come as self-respecting individuals, present our case, and the United States decides what suits what’s in its best interest.”

Leiter pointed to Carlson as one of the many propagandists — including the New York Times and the BBC — who are smearing “blood libel” on Israel by painting the country as genocidal.

The ambassador said he felt “positive” that peace talks were moving in the right direction, and believed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit Monday will center on the latest developments.

Huckabee urged his staff Friday to flee the Jewish State as speculation boosts that the US might strike Iran.

A weekend strike would align with Trump’s rough 10-day deadline for Iran to make a deal, which hits Sunday. Trump also has floated a 10-15-day timeframe, which could suggest the following weekend is more likely.

US and Iranian negotiators left Oman-mediated talks in Geneva without a deal Thursday, but with plans for a follow-up summit Monday in Vienna to discuss Trump’s demands for the theocratic government to abandon its nuclear program.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
'I think he would be proud'

Heartfelt Tribute: A Son Reflects on His Father’s Legacy

On Friday, an NYPD detective paid homage to her late father, who…
Dad stabs wife, daughter to death with massive curved dagger: cops

Tragic Double Homicide: Father Allegedly Uses Curved Dagger in Fatal Attack on Wife and Daughter

A tragic domestic incident unfolded in Virginia when a father fatally attacked…
Alvin Bragg screwed up again — 'Diaperman' snowball charges should've been decided by grand jury  

Controversy Erupts as Alvin Bragg Faces Backlash for Bypassing Grand Jury in ‘Diaperman’ Snowball Case

History may well recall the moment Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney,…
Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini gets life in prison for shooting in-laws in California home

Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Sentenced to Life for California In-Law Shooting

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini has been sentenced to life…
Teen body-slammed by grown man at In-N-Out sought 'mental health treatment'

Teenager Seeks Mental Health Treatment Following Incident with Adult at In-N-Out

A 15-year-old boy, who endured a frightening incident involving a Colorado businessman…
30 more people charged in Minnesota church storming, with 25 already arrested, AG Bondi says

Minnesota Church Incident: Additional 30 Individuals Face Charges, Total Arrests Climb to 55, Announces AG Bondi

The Trump administration has taken legal action against an additional 30 individuals…
Asking Eric: Informal music group marred by tone-deaf participant

Discord in Harmony: Tone-Deaf Member Challenges Cohesion of Informal Music Group ‘Asking Eric

Dear Eric: Our circle of friends regularly gathers to enjoy making music…
Biden, 83, jokes about age and brags about his border numbers during rare speech

Biden’s Bold Humor and Border Success: A Rare Speech That Defies Age Stereotypes

In a rare public appearance since leaving office, former President Joe Biden…
US and Israel launch joint strike in Iran, US official says

US-Israel Coalition Conducts Strategic Strike in Iran: Official Report Reveals

In a bold move, Israel carried out a daylight assault on the…
Feds make 25 more arrests in anti-ICE Minnesota church invasion

Federal Authorities Arrest 25 in Connection to Anti-ICE Demonstration at Minnesota Church

Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced the arrest of 25 individuals in…
School choice can’t be only for the rich

Equitable Access to School Choice: Bridging the Gap Beyond Wealth

New York City parents are feeling the pinch as they open their…
Four charged with child neglect after toddler consumes meth from sippy cup at Callahan home: NCSO

Four Arrested for Child Neglect in Callahan: Toddler Ingests Meth from Sippy Cup, Says NCSO

Four individuals, namely Hayden Simmons, Damien Windham, Erica Foley, and Judith Addison,…