Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson recently made controversial claims about the Biden administration’s military support for Ukraine, suggesting that “dark forces” are influencing decisions at the highest levels of government.
Speaking on the November 25, 2024 episode of the “Daily Conspiracy Podcast,” Carlson criticized the administration’s approval of long-range missiles and anti-personnel mines, arguing that these measures do not aim to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia.
“These moves aren’t about solving the conflict,” Carlson said. “The only effect of using anti-personnel mines is to kill innocents. Period. And they know that. Killing is the point. So it’s evil.” He also suggested supernatural forces were involved, saying, “If you’d asked me yesterday, I’d have said Tony Blinken was in charge. But now, I’d say Satan. I really think dark forces are running things.”
The Biden administration recently approved the use of U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have already enabled Ukraine to target critical locations within Russian territory, including ammunition depots. The administration also reversed its longstanding opposition to deploying anti-personnel mines, citing the need to strengthen Ukraine’s position as the war continues. Critics like Carlson have pointed out that landmines often remain active long after a conflict ends, posing risks to civilians, especially children.
Carlson also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alleging authoritarian actions such as extending his term under martial law and suppressing religious institutions, notably the Moscow-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Carlson contends that these actions are indicative of dictatorial behavior.
He further argues that Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict signifies a deeper moral and spiritual decline. He suggests that Western nations are abandoning foundational values in favor of nihilism, leading to a form of civilizational self-destruction.
Carlson believes that the Biden administration’s recent policy shifts, including the approval of long-range missiles and anti-personnel mines for Ukraine, are attempts to strengthen Ukraine’s position before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. However, he and other critics argue that these moves may escalate tensions and prolong the conflict.
The war in Ukraine, now approaching its third year, has resulted in over 12,000 civilian casualties, according to the United Nations. As leadership changes in Washington, the direction of U.S. involvement in the conflict remains uncertain, leaving millions affected by the war in limbo. Carlson’s remarks have reignited debates about the morality and strategy of America’s role in the crisis, drawing attention to the broader implications of a conflict with no clear resolution.
