Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Tucker Carlson Suggests US Motive in Maduro Capture
Tucker Carlson, a conservative commentator, said on his podcast that one reason the US might want to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, is because Maduro doesn't allow gay marriage or other things that the US supports.
Carlson thinks the US might be upset about this, even though no one is saying it out loud.
Maduro also bans abortion, porn, sex changes, and usury in Venezuela.
Carlson praised these bans as examples of traditional values in the Western Hemisphere.
Tucker Carlson suggested US may oppose Maduro for banning gay marriage.
Carlson praised Maduro's bans on abortion, porn, sex changes, and usury.
The theory was floated in an October podcast clip recirculated post-raid.
Carlson implied the US might be upset with Maduro's traditionalist policies.
The comments sparked uproar and controversy.
- Who
- Tucker Carlson
- What
- Suggested US motive for capturing Maduro is opposition to his bans on gay marriage and other practices
- When
- October podcast clip recirculated post-raid
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Carlson believes US may be upset with Maduro's traditionalist policies
- Person
- Tucker Carlson
- Target
- Nicolás Maduro
- Platform
- Podcast
- Controversial Statement
- US may oppose Maduro for banning gay marriage
- Banned Practices in Venezuela
- Gay marriage, abortion, porn, sex changes, usury