Donald Trump’s attack on Tucker Carlson after the criticism about the war with Iran – “Kooky Tucker”

Published June 17, 2025 | By NewsJive.com

After Tucker Carlson’s critical stance toward the Trump administration’s position in the Iran conflict, Donald Trump has now responded by calling his “former” ally “Kooky Tucker.”

Tucker Carlson has, in recent days, openly criticized Donald Trump for his stance on the conflict between Israel and with Iran.

In an interview on June 16 with Steve Bannon, Carlson expressed concern that Trump is distancing himself from his earlier “America First” policy by supporting a confrontational approach toward Iran, especially in alignment with Israel’s actions.

Carlson argued that Trump appears to be prioritizing Israel’s interests over those of the US and warned that this could lead to the US being dragged into yet another costly war in the Middle East.

He urged Trump to clearly reject the war rhetoric and instead focus on American interests — particularly at a time when America faces serious domestic challenges.

The criticism has created clear tensions within the broader MAGA movement. While some — like Carlson — are pushing for a more isolationist approach, others side with Trump in favor of a more interventionist foreign policy.

Carlson has emphasized that his loyalty does not lie with any politician, but with the American people and the original “America First” principle.

Donald Trump has now responded on Truth Social to Carlson’s criticism, writing the following:

“Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

This statement marks a clear escalation in the tensions between Trump and Carlson. By calling him “kooky,” Trump is publicly dismissing Carlson’s warnings and reinforcing his own hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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