Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson’s feud went public this week as sharp disagreements over U.S. intervention in the Israel–Iran conflict triggered an escalating clash, exposing deep ideological rifts within the conservative movement.
At a Glance
- Tucker Carlson blasted Trump’s allies as “warmongers” over U.S. policy toward Iran
- Trump dismissed Carlson’s views and insisted “IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON”
- Carlson’s stance won public support from several MAGA-aligned Republicans
- The split signals a growing divide in the GOP over U.S. military intervention
- The feud played out in public posts and media statements following the G7 Summit
A Clash Over Foreign Policy
As reported by Time, Carlson ignited the conflict by condemning U.S. hawks—including Rupert Murdoch, Sean Hannity, and Trump—as “warmongers” who casually encourage military intervention. The former Fox News host warned that powerful voices in conservative media are “pushing us toward war” amid escalating Israel–Iran tensions.
Trump hit back quickly, dismissing Carlson’s influence: “Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” he wrote on Truth Social. At the G7 Summit, Trump added, “I haven’t heard Tucker’s views. If he wants to reach people, maybe he should start a network.”
Watch a report: Trump and Carlson’s Feud Goes Public.
MAGA Factions Take Sides
Carlson’s non-interventionist stance drew immediate support from MAGA Republicans, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calling him “one of my favorite people.” Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon also echoed Carlson’s warnings, arguing that endless foreign entanglements would sap America’s strength at home.
Trump, by contrast, doubled down on a hawkish tone, stressing U.S. dominance in Iranian airspace and the need to ensure Iran remains nuclear-free. The resulting clash underscores a widening gap between two formerly aligned conservative heavyweights.
Civil War Inside MAGA?
While Carlson and Trump have often championed “America First” rhetoric, this high-profile dispute exposes deeper questions about what that actually means. Carlson’s populist, isolationist lean clashes with Trump’s willingness to project military force.
As Time notes, the feud reflects a broader MAGA identity crisis: Should the movement embrace Carlson’s anti-war populism—or Trump’s tough-guy posturing? The answer may reshape not just the 2024 campaign, but the future direction of the GOP.
For now, the Trump–Tucker feud shows no signs of cooling, and conservatives are being forced to choose sides in this escalating ideological fight.
