Ex-Fox News star Tucker Carlson has set the political world ablaze with more controversial remarks about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
During a recent interview with Daily Mail’s Charlie Spiering, Carlson made startling suggestions about the governor’s personal life, sparking a fierce debate about privacy, politics and public figures.
Carlson, known for his no-holds-barred approach to commentary, didn’t mince words when discussing Walz.
“I’m just saying the guy looks super, super gay to me,” Carlson stated boldly.
He went on to argue that, given the Democratic Party’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues, such a question shouldn’t be considered offensive.
The firebrand broadcaster challenged the notion that inquiring about a public figure’s sexuality should be taboo.
“If there’s nothing wrong with being gay, then why would it be somehow crazy or out of bounds or taboo or offensive for me to say to Tim Walz ‘You seem gay. Are you gay?’” Carlson asked rhetorically.
Daily Mail said it’s important to note that Governor Walz, who has been married to his wife Gwen Whipple for 30 years and has two children, has never suggested he is gay.
The governor has, however, been a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights throughout his career.
In the 1990s, Walz served as the faculty adviser for the first-ever “gay-straight alliance” group at Mankato West High School.
Carlson’s comments have ignited a firestorm of controversy, with many questioning the appropriateness of speculating about a public official’s personal life.
Critics argue that such discussions detract from important policy issues and contribute to a toxic political environment.
The former Fox News host, who was fired from the network in April of last year, defended his stance by pointing to what he sees as hypocrisy in the Democratic Party’s approach to sexuality.
“They’re the ones always running around being like ‘It’s great to be gay,’” Carlson said. “Okay, if it’s great to be gay, then why is it an attack on him for me to say that?”
Carlson’s remarks extend beyond Governor Walz. He referenced LGBTQ+ pride parades in major cities, claiming they contradict the notion of privacy in personal matters.
“You’ve got a LGBTQ plus parade in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, every big city in the country people having sex in the street, so it’s not private,” he alleged.
This isn’t the first time Carlson has made controversial statements about politicians’ personal lives.
Last year, he interviewed Larry Sinclair, who made unsubstantiated claims about former President Barack Obama.
Carlson’s willingness to entertain such allegations has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.
During the interview with Spiering, which centered around his new book “Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House,” Carlson also touched on broader issues of media access to political candidates.
Spiering noted that interviewing presidential candidates has become “a privilege bestowed on you,” suggesting that reporters must prove themselves worthy on various issues to gain access.
Carlson expressed frustration with what he perceives as a double standard in political discourse.
He stated that he would cease discussing personal matters if Democrats stopped campaigning on contentious issues related to sexuality and race.
“I want to stop talking about our sex lives actually immediately, and I want the State Department to stop forcing other people in other countries to talk about their sex lives,” Carlson declared.
While some argue that public figures should expect scrutiny of their personal lives, others contend that such speculation crosses ethical lines and distracts from substantive policy discussions.
Governor Walz’s office has not yet responded to Carlson’s remarks, Daily Mail noted.
As this story continues to develop, it remains to be seen how these provocative statements will impact the political landscape and public discourse in the coming months.
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