Tucker Carlson: “Is it in America's interest for Israel to spy on us…”

“You said that your guiding principle, in fact the only principle, the only criterion. I said guiding the overwhelming. I wouldn't say only is it in America's interest. Is it in America's interest for Israel to spy on us, including on the President? It is in America's interest to be closely allied with Israel because we get huge benefits for it. And you want us. Want to see the clearance.” (30:40–30:44)

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