Tucker Carlson recently disclosed his plans to invest in property in Qatar while firmly denying any financial ties to the Gulf nation. This revelation came during an interview with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the Doha Forum on Sunday.

Carlson, the former Fox News host, addressed long-standing criticisms of being perceived as influenced by Qatar. He stated, “I have been criticized as being a tool of Qatar, and I just want to say – which you already know – that I have never taken anything from your country and don’t plan to.”

In a surprising twist, Carlson announced his real estate acquisition in Qatar, saying, “I am, however, tomorrow buying a place in Qatar.” He elaborated on his decision by expressing his admiration for the city, describing it as “beautiful,” and emphasized his autonomy and freedom as an American.

With a touch of defiance, Carlson added, “I like the city, I think it’s beautiful, but also to make a statement that I’m an American and a free man and I’ll be wherever I want to be. I have not taken any money from Qatar, but I have now given money to Qatar.” His comments underscore his desire to challenge perceptions and assert his independence.

‘I like the city, I think it’s beautiful, but also to make a statement that I’m an American and a free man and I’ll be wherever I want to be. I have not taken any money from Qatar, but I have now given money to Qatar.’

Carlson’s new purchase was abruptly slammed by some on the right in the US, who have already been questioning his growing ties to the Islamic country.

Laura Loomer, a staunch Israel supporter and an ally of Donald Trump, for example, even went as far as to declare that Carlson’s decision to buy a house in Doha proves that the Gulf country is trying to gain influence among conservatives.

Tucker Carlson announced on Sunday he is buying property in Qatar

The former Fox News host made the stunning announcement as he interviewed Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the Doha Forum

‘Qatar is the financier of the Muslim Brotherhood and they continue to allow HAMAS officials to live in Doha, where Tucker now wants to buy a place to live,’ she posted on X. 

‘The Prime Minister then admitted Qatar spends “a lot of money on lobbying” by paying people to come to Qatar so they can “protect” the US-Qatari relationship,’ Loomer noted.

Loomer claimed the podcaster’s ‘goal is to help cost Republicans the midterms and he has no problem if America is Islamified in the process.’ 

‘Qatar is a state sponsor of terrorism and they always have been,’ she concluded. ‘To deny this is un-American.

‘Qatar is buying off the right in front of your eyes. Pay attention.’ 

Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz also accused Carlson of bowing to Qatari interests in his own post. 

But in an interview with Doha News, Carlson defended his trip to the country.

‘I like it here [Qatar] a lot,’ he said. ‘By the way, I’m an American, I can go wherever I want and speak to anyone I want to because I’m a free man. That’s the promise of my country.

‘And some are seeking to change that and to put our population into mental bondage,’ Carlson argued, without specifying who he was talking about.

‘And I’m not participating in that.’   

This is not the first time Carlson has been accused of pandering to the Gulf country, however, as he elevated his criticism of Israel.

The former Fox News had previously conducted a friendly interview with Al Thani in March.

Then, when Carlson erroneously claimed in September that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was telling Arab leaders in the Middle East that he had control of Trump, Netanyahu’s son Yari shared photos of Carlson meeting with Arab leaders.

Yair even called Carlson ‘Qatar’s b****.’

He went on: ‘Tucker just say (sic) any bs propaganda lie, without any source or proof, and expect everyone to believe him, despite him being obsessed about Israel, Jews and Netanyahu for two years and being super bias. 

‘My dad isn’t “running around the Middle East” saying that s***. He can’t go anywhere in the Middle East these days, and the Middle East Muslim Arab leaders are his biggest enemies.’