Congressman rips ‘moron’ Tucker Carlson for blaming illegal immigration on Jews

Republican lawmaker takes aim at far-right podcaster for accusing Jews and supporters of Israel of promoting open borders policies.

By David Rosenberg, World Israel News

A Republican congressman excoriated far-right podcaster Tucker Carlson last week after the former Fox News host accused supporters of Israel of promoting “open borders” policies in the United States.

On Thursday, Carlson released an episode of his eponymous podcast in which he denounced lawmakers who are supportive of Israel or who have promoted legislation aimed at combating antisemitism.

“The most fervent supporters of the state of Israel in the House of Representatives, almost to a person, are the same people who voted for this,” Carlson said, referring to legislation extending Temporary Protected Status to Haitian migrants.

“And they would include Mike Lawler of New York, the sponsor of the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act or something to that effect, a censorship bill. Criticism of Israel should be illegal. That’s the thrust, always.”

During his monologue, Carlson listed supporters of the measure who have also backed pro-Israel legislation in the past, calling them “Israel’s most loyal soldiers” in Congress.

Hours later, one of the lawmakers named during the monologue responded, calling Carlson a “moron.”

“Tucker Carlson is a moron,” wrote Rep. Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th congressional district in the US House of Representatives.

“The grifters are truly dumbing down America with one nonsensical argument after the next. So now he’s blaming Jews for open borders?”

Lawler pushed back on Carlson’s accusation that he supports “open borders” policies, listing his hawkish positions on illegal immigration.

“As far as my voting record goes, I have supported shutting down the border permanently, ending illegal entry into the country, funding ICE and CBP, banning sanctuary cities, requiring proof of citizenship to vote, deporting ALL criminal aliens, no path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, ending any government benefits for illegal immigrants, and more,” he wrote.

“But God forbid one recognize there are complex issues tied to our broken immigration system that need to be addressed.”

Lawler went on to defend his support for Israel while mocking Carlson for his affinity for authoritarian regimes, including Iran and Russia.

“As far as Israel goes, yes I support a strong US-Israel relationship and the Judeo-Christian values that are at the foundation of our country. (I guess Tucker doesn’t believe in the Old Testament.) The fact is Israel is the only Democracy in the Middle East. It is a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity — something Tucker used to believe until he was bought and paid for by forces opposed to Israel and the United States.”

“Why is it that Tucker defends China, Russia and Iran more than America?”