Tucker Carlson, a well-known figure in conservative media, recently voiced his concerns over how surveillance activities could be negatively affecting the battery life of smartphones.

He shared his suspicions on the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he discussed his experiences and observations regarding the impact of governmental surveillance on personal devices.

Carlson brought up his own experience as evidence, noting that after he accused the National Security Agency (NSA) of spying on him and compromising his Signal account, he began to suspect that such surveillance efforts could indeed lead to quicker battery depletion.

This revelation came after his trip to North Korea in 2019 with former President Donald Trump, during which he felt his phone was under surveillance by the South Korean government.

Despite his fondness for the South Korean government, Carlson expressed confusion and dismay at the thought of them surveilling his phone, highlighting his deeper issue with the invasion of privacy.

He emphatically stated his frustration with the current state of privacy, or the lack thereof, emphasizing that without privacy, the fundamental right to freedom is at risk.

Carlson concludes that despite his grievances, he feels powerless to change the situation and is forced to continue using his surveilled phone, underscoring the invasive nature of such surveillance on personal freedoms and day-to-day life.