Senator Ted Cruz Discusses Allied Spying on US President in Tucker Carlson Interview

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Ted Cruz engaged in a candid discussion with media personality Tucker Carlson regarding the contentious issue of foreign intelligence operations targeting the United States. The interview, part of the Tucker Carlson Network's programming, delved into the nature of intelligence sharing among allies and the implications of such activities for national sovereignty. Carlson pressed Senator Cruz on whether it is acceptable for allied nations, specifically mentioning Israel's Mossad, to conduct surveillance on the U.S. president. Senator Cruz responded by stating that while allies do share a significant amount of intelligence, it is also a realistic and conservative perspective to acknowledge that nations, including allies, often act in their own self-interest, which can include intelligence gathering on each other. "Friends and allies spy on each other, and I assume all of our allies spy on us," Senator Cruz remarked, suggesting that this is a pragmatic reality of international relations. When asked by Carlson if this practice was acceptable, Cruz emphasized that America's interest lies in maintaining a close alliance with Israel due to the substantial benefits derived from it. Carlson continued to challenge this viewpoint, questioning whether an American lawmaker should actively condone or accept such espionage from a 'client state.' The exchange underscored a fundamental debate within U.S. foreign policy circles regarding the balance between strategic alliances and national security interests.