Tucker Strikes Again
Tucker Carlson's Latest Lie: 23andMe is Banned in Israel
This isn't just sloppy journalism; it's a reckless, bigoted lie that reeks of antisemitic tropes designed to delegitimize Jewish identity and stoke hatred.
In a world already drowning in misinformation, Tucker Carlson has once again proven himself a master of peddling poisonous nonsense. During a recent rant, he claimed that 23andMe, the DNA testing giant, is banned in Israel, slyly implying it's all part of some grand conspiracy to hide that modern Jews have no genetic ties to ancient Israelites.
Let's cut through the fog of Carlson's fantasy. First, the so-called "ban" on 23andMe in Israel is absolute hogwash. Go to the company's official website right now, and you'll see Israel listed plain as day among the countries they ship to, alongside places like Italy and Latvia. Israelis order these kits online, spit in a tube, and get their results without a hitch. Real people in Israel have shared their experiences using the service, no secret police knocking on doors, no underground smuggling rings required. If Carlson or his so-called researchers had spent five seconds fact-checking instead of fishing for clicks, they'd know this. But why bother with truth when fiction fits your narrative?
Sure, Israel has regulations on genetic testing, passed back in 2000 to protect privacy, much like laws in France or Germany that require a doctor's note for certain tests. But that's not a ban; it's common sense in a world where data breaches are rampant. And get this: MyHeritage, another major DNA company, is headquartered in Israel and thrives there, conducting tests on a massive scale. If there's some shadowy plot to suppress ancestry info, why on earth would Israel host one of the biggest players in the game?
But the real outrage here is the insidious underbelly of his argument: the suggestion that Jews today aren't "real" descendants of biblical Israelites. This is straight out of the antisemite's playbook, echoing debunked Khazar conspiracy theories that have fueled pogroms and prejudice for centuries. The science is overwhelming and unambiguous. Peer-reviewed studies from powerhouse institutions like Harvard and Hebrew University show that Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi Jews share deep Levantine roots tracing back to ancient populations, with natural admixtures from diaspora life.
No, Tucker, Jews aren't faking their heritage to "steal" land or whatever fever-dream you're pushing. This myth isn't harmless curiosity, it's a weapon used to erase Jewish history and justify violence. And let's not ignore the hypocrisy. While Carlson fixates on Israel, 23andMe doesn't ship to Qatar, a fact conveniently omitted from his tirade. Why single out the Jewish state? Because this isn't about DNA kits; it's about dog-whistling to an audience primed for division.
Social media is ablaze with rightful fury, users from all sides dismantling this drivel and calling it what it is: recycled hate speech masquerading as insight. Yet platforms keep amplifying voices like his, turning lies into viral venom that endangers lives.
Carlson's brand of "journalism" isn't edgy, it's evil. It normalizes bigotry, erodes trust, and fans flames that could burn us all. If you're reading this, Tucker, do us all a favor, stick to facts or shut up. The world has had its fill of your toxic fairy tales.