Overview
- In a video posted Saturday night, Carlson said the CIA prepared a criminal referral to the Justice Department after reviewing his messages with people in Iran before the war.
- He said the potential charge concerns the Foreign Agents Registration Act, while insisting he never worked for or accepted money from any foreign government.
- News organizations report they could not independently verify his claims, and the CIA and DOJ have not commented publicly.
- Carlson framed the matter as retaliation for his criticism of Israel and recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, though he also said he doubts any case will proceed.
- Coverage notes the CIA generally lacks a domestic law-enforcement mandate, with such investigations typically led by the FBI, adding to questions about the claim.