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Tucker Carlson's Scrutiny of Ted Cruz's Knowledge and Foreign Policy Stance

During a televised exchange, Tucker Carlson initiated a line of questioning with Senator Ted Cruz concerning Iran. Carlson began by directly asking Cruz about the population of the nation. Cruz admitted he did not know the exact figure.

Carlson seized upon this response, framing it as a significant point of contention. He challenged Cruz, highlighting the apparent incongruity of not knowing the population of a country whose government Cruz had publicly called for the removal of. Carlson then provided the population figure, stating it was 92 million. Cruz responded by saying he does not memorize population statistics.

The conversation continued with Carlson emphasizing the relevance of such knowledge, particularly given Cruz's position on the Iranian government. Carlson then shifted the focus to the ethnic composition of Iran, asking Cruz to elaborate. Cruz responded by stating that the population is primarily Persian and predominantly Shia. Carlson, however, remained critical, accusing Cruz of lacking knowledge about Iran. The exchange highlighted a difference in their perspectives on the importance of specific details when discussing foreign policy and regime change.

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5 Comments

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Africa

Cruz's responses highlight the need for politicians to engage more deeply with international matters.

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Bermudez

Carlson’s approach is condescending and undermines the real issues at stake with Iran.

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Mariposa

Focusing on population numbers distracts from the complexity of U.S.-Iran relations.

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Muchacha

Carlson was right to call Cruz out. If you're advocating for regime change, you should know basic facts!

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Bella Ciao

Knowledge is essential in politics, especially when dealing with foreign affairs. Kudos to Carlson.

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