In a surprising turn of events, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson found common ground with controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, praising him for a recent interview where Jones confronted ex-CNN media reporter Brian Stelter “in a pretty masculine way.” The unfiltered discussion, which Carlson dubbed “interesting,” unfolded during an interview that aired on Friday.
The exchange began with Carlson lauding Jones for his ability to “see people at a deeper level” before delving into his perceptions of Stelter. Carlson candidly shared his views on the ex-CNN personality, describing him as “awkward, and weird, and probably had a super creepy personal life.” However, Carlson admitted to never taking Stelter seriously until the recent interview.
During the interview, Carlson played a clip of Jones passionately declaring Stelter as someone who wants to “run” and “control every aspect” of people’s lives, going so far as to label him “the literal demon spawn of the pit of hell.” Jones vehemently shouted, “Enemy! Enemy! You are my enemy!” Carlson, while laughing at the clip, also asserted that if Stelter had “absolute power,” neither he nor Jones, nor their families, would “survive.”
The plot thickened as Jones revealed that Stelter had attempted to take him off the airwaves by contacting his sponsors. Carlson dropped a bombshell by disclosing that, the night before the interview, Jones and Carlson’s producer had called Stelter. The conversation, as described by Carlson and Jones, took an unexpected turn.
During the call, Carlson recounted the scenario in which Jones, known for his direct and unconventional approach, engaged in a sarcastic exchange with Stelter. “That’s why I was sarcastic and told him I wanted to date him,” Jones admitted. Carlson added, “You did, yeah. In fact, the exact line that you had was ‘Brian, I’m not usually gay, but I want you.'” Surprisingly, Stelter, instead of being shocked, responded with a certain level of interest, asking for Jones’s phone number and expressing a desire to talk.
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As Jones continued with his jesting, saying, “But there was also a line, he goes ‘Oh, Alex Jones.’ I said, ‘I want you to call my show.’ And he said, ‘Oh, you still got a show?’ And I went, ‘No, you’re the one that doesn’t have a show.'” The revelation prompted hearty laughter from Carlson, emphasizing the surreal nature of the entire interaction.
This unlikely alliance between Carlson and Jones in their shared criticism of Stelter adds a new layer to the intricate dynamics of media personalities and their unconventional exchanges. As political and media landscapes continue to evolve, these unscripted moments provide an intriguing glimpse into the relationships and rivalries that shape the narrative in the realm of political commentary.
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