Trump's Troubles Mount: A Squabble with His Old Sidekick, Tucker Carlson
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Trump encounters fresh predicament - from a familiar associate - Trump encounters fresh troubles with a past associate.
Donald Trump, once reliant on the loyal support of Tucker Carlson, has found himself in a pickle. The ex-Fox News host, who was once the face of Trumpism, has recently criticized Trump's approach to the Israeli-Iranian conflict. This uneasy dynamic didn't sit well with the Oval Office.
During an interview with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 summit, Trump sarcastically quipped, "I don't give a rat's patootie about what Tucker Carlson says. He should hop on his shiny new soapbox and tell the world his two cents." This comment seemed to be a dig at Carlson's dismissal from Trump's beloved channel, Fox News, post which he launched an online show.
Trump calls Tucker "Crazy Carlson"
Carlson had previously lambasted what he deemed as warmongers attempting to drag Trump into the conflict. Targeting his former Fox News colleagues Sean Hannity and Mark Levin, he discussed the escalating tensions on his digital platform on Monday, with topics ranging from "Will the Iran War Be the MAGA Movement's Downfall?" to "Should Israel Just Bite the Bullet and Fight Its Own Wars?" Carlson accused his former network of spreading pro-war propaganda. He argued that Israel, being a small and distant nation, should take up its own arms.
Trump, apparently having left the G7 summit early due to the Middle East turmoil, later posted on his Truth Social network, "Jeez Louise, can someone explain to the bonkers Tucker Carlson: 'IRAN SHOULD NOT HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS!'"
Looks like Trump and Carlson are still at odds.
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In essence, the friction between Trump and Carlson was sparked by their disparate viewpoints regarding U.S. military involvement in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Historically allies, the irreconcilable differences have caused tension, with Carlson advocating restraint and warning of potential risks, while Trump appears to be veering towards interventionism[1][2].
References
- Trump-Carlson Feud Intensifies Over U.S. Intervention in Middle East
- The Trump-Carlson Fallout: Generational Divide and U.S. Policy in the Middle East
- Tucker Carlson vs Sen. Ted Cruz: A Battle Between Isolationism and Interventionism
- Given the ongoing tensions between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, it seems that Trump is not going to be a big fan of Carlson's critical stance on war-and-conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Iranian conflict, which has been a point of debate between the two.
- In the realm of politics and legislation, the disagreement between Trump and Carlson extends to policy matters, with Carlson advocating for restraint and warning against potential risks, while Trump appears to be moving towards interventionism, a stark contrast that has led to a noticeable disconnect between the two figures.
