Tucker Carlson Claims CIA May Charge Him as Foreign Agent

"I'm not an agent of a foreign power. Unlike a lot of people commenting on U.S. politics and global affairs, I have only one loyalty and that's the United States, and have never acted against it."

"The agency had recommended a criminal referral to the Justice Department based on his contacts with people in Iran before the conflict. Carlson said the such case would likely rely on the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires people working on behalf of foreign governments in U.S. politics to register with the Department of Justice."

"Carlson denied working for Tehran or taking money from any foreign country, and said that speaking with sources abroad was part of his work as a journalist and commentator."

Tucker Carlson stated that the CIA accessed his text messages and recommended a criminal referral to the Justice Department regarding his communications with Iranian contacts before a potential conflict. The investigation allegedly centers on the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which mandates registration for individuals working on behalf of foreign governments in U.S. politics. Carlson denied being a foreign agent or receiving payments from any foreign nation, asserting that communicating with international sources constitutes legitimate journalistic work. He emphasized his sole loyalty to the United States and claimed the investigation stems from political opposition to his views on Israel.

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