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Trump encounters fresh difficulties - courtesy of a familiar associate - Trump faces fresh troubles with a former associate
Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, formerly tight as a drum, now find themselves in a heated squabble over the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Once the golden boy of Trumpism, Carlson, who was once emphatically supportive of the U.S. president, has landed himself in hot water recently.
Trump didn't blink when asked about Carlson's criticisms during an interview with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 summit. He fired back sarcastically, "Tell me, what does Tucker Carlson say? Why not let him say it on his show?" This barb seemed to take a dig at Carlson's ousting from Trump's favorite network, Fox News. Since then, Carlson has been broadcasting online.
"Kooky" Carlson Roasts Trump and His Warhawks
Carlson didn't hold back, slamming what he deemed as "warmongers" goading Trump into a potential war with Iran on his show. He pointed the finger at some of his former co-hosts, like Sean Hannity and Mark Levin, suggesting they were the ones pushing for confrontation.
During a conversation with Steve Bannon on his online program, the topic of the Middle East conflict was up for grabs, including, "Could the Iran War spell the end of the MAGA movement?" He alleged that Fox News had been peddling pro-war propaganda and asserted that Israel, being a "distant, small nation," should take on its own skirmishes.
Trump, who cut the G7 summit short due to the Middle East tensions, later took to his Truth Social network, writing, "Here's a message for that loony Tucker Carlson: 'Iran should not be allowed to have nuclear weapons!'" The relationship between Trump and Carlson appears to be in a rocky place for the moment.
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Enrichment Data:The ongoing feud between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson largely stems from differing viewpoints on the Israeli-Iranian conflict and the role of the U.S. in the Middle East. In recent times, Carlson has been critical of those advocating for military action against Iran, while Trump has expressed increased support for Israel's actions against Iran. This contrast marks a departure from past positions and has contributed to the growing tension[1].
Furthermore, tensions are further magnified within conservative circles as traditional supporters of Trump express criticism towards Carlson's stance. His skepticism towards engaging in another conflict within the Middle East mirrors a broader divide within the Republican Party, as interventionists clash with isolationists on U.S. policy[1].
[1] "How Tucker Carlson and President Trump's feud escalated," CNN Politics, October 15, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/15/politics/tucker-carlson-trump-feud-middle-east/index.html
[2] "Conservatives turn against Tucker Carlson over Middle East comments," Axios, October 18, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/conservatives-turn-against-tucker-carlson-over-middle-east-comments
I'm not going to be a big fan of this politics over the Israeli-Iranian conflict, as it seems Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump, once allies, are now at odds due to their disagreements on war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation related to the Middle East. Recently, Carlson has been critical of Trump's stance on potential war with Iran, and this general-news has stirred up tension within conservative circles.
