Dan Crenshaw Comments On Hot Mic Cause Debate
In the ever-twisting world of political discourse, words matter. And when those words involve threats—whether made in jest or not—they matter even more. Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw is now facing scrutiny after a video surfaced in which he appears to threaten to kill Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson. This revelation directly contradicts his earlier denial of making such a statement.
The controversy began early Monday when GB News reporter Steven Edginton accused Crenshaw of making the threat following an interview the two conducted earlier in February. According to Edginton, the remark was made after their formal discussion, during an off-camera exchange.
Initially, Crenshaw’s denial was swift and unequivocal. When Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene inquired whether he had made the statement, Crenshaw simply responded, “lol, no.”
Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address, @DanCrenshawTX.
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) February 24, 2025
However, the story took a sharp turn when GB News released a video clip that directly contradicted Crenshaw’s claim. In the footage, as the pair removed their microphones, Edginton asked, “Have you ever met Tucker?” Crenshaw, without hesitation, responded: “No, we’ve talked a lot on Twitter. If I ever meet him I’ll [expletive] kill him.” Edginton laughed, seemingly uncertain if Crenshaw was joking, but the congressman appeared to double down. “No, seriously, I’ll kill him. He’s the worst person I’ve ever met.”
Proof Dan Crenshaw said he would KILL Tucker Carlson if he met him. He told me when I laughed it wasn’t a joke. https://t.co/bLJSI3tWmQ
— Steven Edginton (@StevenEdginton) February 24, 2025
The video’s release prompted immediate backlash, raising questions about Crenshaw’s intent and judgment. The Daily Caller reached out to Crenshaw’s office for clarification, and a spokesperson dismissed the remarks, saying, “No, of course not,” when asked whether the statement was serious.
lol, no. https://t.co/6juloLlGce
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) February 24, 2025
While some may argue that such remarks were hyperbolic or made in jest, the fact remains that they were said, and Crenshaw initially denied making them. In a political climate where words are scrutinized under a microscope, his casual dismissal—only to be contradicted by undeniable video evidence—raises serious credibility concerns.