Cruz Confronts Anti-Semitism, Names Names

0:00It's March 11th, here's what's happening in entertainment. Senator Ted Cruz recently spoke out about a strange AI-generated photo circulating online that shows him in an Israel-themed bikini. He brought it up during a conference on anti-Semitism in Washington, D.C. on March 10th. The image has popped up multiple times on social media, targeting him because of his strong support for Israel. Cruz pointed to a sharp rise in anti-Semitism from the political right over the past 18 months, something he said he's never seen before in his life. He mentioned that even simple posts like Good Morning Tweets draw hundreds of hateful responses right away, especially gaining traction with younger, crowds. And a light-hearted jab, Cruz joked about how the bikini picks make him look surprisingly good, but he tied it to broader online trolling aimed at his, pro-Israel stance. He drew a lesson from former President Trump, urging fearlessness in the face of critics and a commitment to speaking truth no matter what.

1:01Cruz didn't hold back on naming names, calling out far-right figures like streamer Nick Fuentes, and especially former Fox host Tucker Carlson. He labeled Carlson the most dangerous voice spreading this hate and vowed to confront him head-on, noting it's a real test for Republicans too. Criticized such influencers, this follows Cruz's recent podcast episode where he slammed Carlson again for attacking Trump's foreign policy on Iran, calling it some of the worst. Anti-American talkies heard. The senator sees these patterns as a growing threat that needs direct pushback. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Stay back and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.