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Key Points:
- Tucker Carlson, once a strong supporter of Donald Trump, now calls for Trump's removal from office over the Iran war, suggesting Trump lacked full control over the decision to start the conflict.
- Carlson alleges that Israel influenced Trump to launch the war and claims that both major American political parties are controlled by outside forces, describing them as a "uniparty."
- His comments have sparked accusations of antisemitism, which Carlson denies, and he discusses these allegations extensively in his NPR interview.
- Carlson reflects on his career, expressing regret for focusing on the wrong issues as a cable TV pundit and emphasizing concerns about economic inequality and the federal tax code.
- The White House responded to Carlson by calling him and others "stupid people" who want Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, while Carlson continues to maintain a significant following as an internet personality.
