Tucker Carlson claims 'Satan' runs Biden’s White House over Ukraine landmine decision

Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy after making a bold claim that “Satan himself” is running President Joe Biden’s White House. 

Speaking on the Redacted podcast, the former Fox News host referenced Washington’s recent decision to provide Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines as a turning point in his belief.

Carlson, who has often criticized U.S. foreign policy, stated, “Now I would say Satan because I really think that you've got dark forces in charge. There’s no justification for using anti-personnel mines in this conflict, which can't hope to be solved. The only effect of that move is to kill innocents, period. That’s it, that’s the only effect—and they know that. And so they’re doing it anyway because killing is the point. So it’s evil. I think we should say that. I don’t think it’s a matter of defending democracy.”

Carlson’s remarks come in response to the U.S. approval of sending anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine to aid in its defense against Russian invasion. 

These mines are designed to deactivate after a preset time to reduce the risk to civilians, unlike older versions that remain lethal for years after deployment.

The U.S. decision follows a series of escalations, including granting Ukraine access to long-range ATACMS missiles, which have already been used to strike Russian ammunition facilities.

Carlson further criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a “dictator” for remaining in office beyond his term under martial law. 

“The president of Ukraine is not elected. He’s a dictator. He literally passed his term and kept serving,” Carlson said.

Ukraine’s parliament extended Zelenskyy’s term under martial law, citing the challenges of holding a fair election during an active war. Ukrainian opposition parties have largely supported the delay, citing logistical and security concerns.

Carlson also accused Ukraine of cracking down on religious freedoms, referencing the jailing of senior Ukrainian Orthodox cleric Metropolitan Pavlo, who was charged with inciting religious hatred and justifying Russia’s invasion. 

Carlson argued this demonstrated Ukraine’s totalitarian tendencies, though Orthodox worship remains the largest faith practice in the country.

Adding to his critique, Carlson called Western civilization a “dying empire” and described current U.S. foreign policy as an “orgy of killing for its own sake.” 

He warned, “The end of an empire is a kind of murder-suicide where the formerly great power kills itself and then takes a lot of people out as it does.”

Carlson’s remarks have drawn backlash for perpetuating Russian-aligned narratives and disregarding Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself following Russia’s February 2022 invasion. 

The conflict, initiated by Moscow, has resulted in the deaths of over 12,000 Ukrainian civilians, according to the UN.