"It is so insane but our viewers believe it," Tucker's producer said.

After it was suggested they not be too harsh on the claim, he called it "surreal":

“Like negotiating with terrorists, but especially dumb ones. Cousin f----- types not saudi royalty.”https://t.co/ChWxLtUZcl pic.twitter.com/GiFt0UMqo0

— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) March 12, 2023