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The journalist tells RT he will keep speaking despite criticism of US foreign policy and a climate of political violence

American journalist Tucker Carlson has said he is not afraid of being killed for using his platform to express what he believes is true. Speaking in an exclusive interview with RT's Rick Sanchez on Wednesday, the former Fox News host said he had grown "old enough and insulated enough from the normal levers of control to say what I really think is true."

Carlson, who has adopted a staunch non-interventionist stance toward US involvement in foreign conflicts, addressed the risks facing public figures amid a rise in political violence in the United States.

Carlson's remarks come at a time when political violence targeting public figures has intensified, including multiple attempts on President Donald Trump's life and the assassination last year of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. His comments underscore a broader debate about inflammatory political rhetoric and the personal risks faced by prominent voices who challenge mainstream foreign policy positions.

Carlson's Stance on Foreign Policy

In the interview, Carlson directly addressed the possibility of being targeted for his views. "What are you going to do about it? Kill me? OK, I'm not afraid of that. I'm a Christian. So I'm just going to keep talking," he said.

Carlson blamed "neocons" within the American "war lobby" for pushing the United States toward destruction. He cited Washington's conflict with Iran and the war with Russia as the issues he believes will harm the country. "These are the things that will destroy the US, and I live here and my family's been here for 350 years... I don't want to see my country destroyed," he said.

Background and Rising Political Violence

Carlson has broken sharply with President Donald Trump on key foreign policy issues, including Washington's war on Iran and support for Israel. Since leaving Fox News, his podcast has routinely drawn millions of views and featured high-profile interviews, including a 2024 conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The broader context includes the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing influencer and co-founder of the nonprofit Turning Point USA. Kirk was fatally shot by a sniper while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Kirk's murder, had reportedly become more left-wing and radicalized in the years before the shooting, according to family members and officials.

The murder prompted debate over incitement and inflammatory political rhetoric amid a rise in political violence targeting public figures in the US.

Carlson's Personal Motivations

Carlson framed his continued commentary as a matter of personal conviction and concern for his country. He emphasized his family's long history in the United States, saying his family has been in the country for 350 years and that he does not want to see it destroyed.

His decision to speak openly reflects what he described as reaching a point in life where he is insulated from "the normal levers of control," allowing him to express views without the constraints he said he previously faced.

What Comes Next

Carlson indicated he intends to continue speaking publicly, stating that he will "keep talking" regardless of potential consequences. The full exclusive interview with Rick Sanchez was released by RT. No further official statements or developments regarding Carlson's security or future appearances have been announced.