Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Tucker Carlson, a prominent conservative media figure closely associated with the Trump era, was fired from Fox News in 2023 but remains influential in Trump circles through his own network and public appearances with Trump.
- In February, Carlson broke with Trump over the decision to attack Iran alongside Israel, expressing regret for his past support and criticizing the administration's approach, particularly blaming Israel for pushing Trump toward war.
- Carlson's focus on Israel and his interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes have led to accusations of antisemitism from critics.
- In recent interviews, Carlson has discussed his evolving views on the Iran conflict, his relationship with Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and even speculated on whether Trump could be the Antichrist.
- Carlson revealed he had been advising Trump on Iran policy for nearly a decade, opposing regime change due to concerns about its consequences based on past U.S. experiences in the Middle East.
