EXCLUSIVE: Ted Cruz to CBN News - Tucker's Foreign Ties Should be Investigated
In an exclusive interview, Senator Ted Cruz sat down with CBN News to discuss the war in Iran, Israel’s role in the war, the venomous ideology of Tucker Carlson, the rise of antisemitism, and a warning to the Church about it.
Specifically, Cruz says Tucker Carlson is going directly after Evangelicals. “The target of this operation is you and me, it is evangelical Christians,” Cruz tells CBN News. “Tucker Carlson has said there is nobody he hates more on planet Earth than Christian Zionists, and he names specifically me and Mike Huckabee. I think it's unfortunate that I am the person he says he hates most on Earth. Now, why does he hate me? He hates me, number one, because I'm a Christian, and that is my faith, and I'm not going to run away from it or apologize for it. But he hates me number two, because I'm a Zionist.”
Tucker Carlson owns a home in Qatar now. Is He Being Paid by a Foreign Government?
Senator Cruz is also concerned that Carlson may be under the financial influence of Qatar and/or other Muslim nations. “I'm very concerned about that,” Senator Cruz says.
As for whether any potential financial foreign ties should be investigated, Cruz was very clear. “Absolutely.” When asked about a congressional investigation, he went on to say, “Look, I think anyone who is receiving foreign money, money and not disclosing it to spread lies, to act as an agent of a foreign government, I think that should be disclosed. I think it is dishonest to receive foreign money and then pretend.”
WATCH THE FULL CLIP: Sen. Ted Cruz Raises Concerns About Foreign Influence and Tucker Carlson
Senator Cruz also expressed concern about Republicans not denouncing what he believes is Tucker Carlson’s antisemitic language and actions. Vice President JD Vance is close friends with Carlson. So does the senator believe the VP should call him out? “Look, everyone's going to have to decide where they stand,” Senator Cruz tells CBN News. “Ronald Reagan in 1964 gave a very famous speech, a time for choosing, and I think this is a time for choosing.”
JUST IN: In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Senator Ted Cruz Says Tucker Carlson is specifically targeting evangelical Christians and believes GOP Politicians need to speak out against his venomous ideology. When asked if that includes Vice President JD Vance who is good… pic.twitter.com/uUqZbdcmQ9
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) March 11, 2026
Regarding the war in Iran, Senator Cruz weighed in on whether he believed Israel could defeat Iran without America’s help. “Yes, I do. And you look at the 12-Day War. The 12-day war. Israel completely decimated Iran. And they did almost the entirety of that war on their own. You look at their bombing raids, and I will tell you, the Mossad, their intelligence penetration is extraordinary.”
JUST IN: In an exclusive interview with CBN News, I asked Senator Ted Cruz whether Israel could defeat Iran without America's help. He responded, “Yes, I do. And you look at the 12- Day War...Israel completely decimated Iran. And they did almost the entirety of that war on their… pic.twitter.com/0t5S4lSV7u
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) March 11, 2026
BELOW: Senator Ted Cruz Warns That “Christ is King” is Being Twisted Online Into an Anti-Jewish Attack
JUST IN: In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Senator Ted Cruz warns that, “Christ Is King” Is being twisted online into an Anti-Jewish Code that is used to attack Jews. “I'm really troubled by how the phrase ‘Christ is King’ is being used. Look, I agree with the statement… pic.twitter.com/w5hPRhtW8x
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) March 11, 2026
Watch Thursday’s 700 Club for a complete report on the interview with Senator Ted Cruz.
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About The Author
David Brody is a thirty-four-year veteran of the television industry and currently serves as Chief Political Analyst for CBN News. He’s interviewed many prominent national figures across the political spectrum during his time at the Christian Broadcasting Network, including former President Donald Trump. During Trump’s administration, David interviewed him at the White House, aboard Air Force One, and at Mar-a-Lago. He’s also interviewed former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo three times each.
In addition, David has provided on-air political analysis for CNN and Fox News as well as a regular panelist on NBC’s Meet The Press since 2007. Brody is the author of two books, including The Faith of Donald Trump: A Spiritual Biography.
He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times, along with being a guest Op-Ed writer for The New York Times and USA Today. David was cited as one of the top 100 influential evangelicals in America by Newsweek Magazine and listed as one of the country’s top 15 political power players in the media by Adweek Magazine.
David has worked as News Director at ABC affiliate KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has produced special projects, stories, and shows in the major markets of Washington, D.C., (WUSA-TV) and Denver (KUSA-TV). He joined CBN News in 2003.
David graduated with a B.S. in Communications from Ithaca College in 1988. He is married with three children.
