The Daily Beast Podcast MAGA Civil War? Trump Can’t Find Iran on the Map!
Jun 19, 2025
James Carville, a seasoned Democratic political strategist, joins to dissect the emerging rift within the MAGA movement over foreign policy. He humorously asserts Trump couldn't locate Iran on a map, highlighting the dangerous isolationist shift among Republicans. Carville navigates the ideological clash between figures like Tucker Carlson and Trump, pointing to rising global tensions influenced by U.S. leadership. He warns of the risks this poses for stability and outlines what Democrats should do to capitalize on this moment.
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MAGA's Foreign Policy Rift
- A major ideological rift exists within the MAGA movement, especially on foreign policy towards the Middle East and Russia.
- Trump shows strategic confusion in these areas, lacking knowledge on key geopolitical matters like Iran's location.
Tucker Carlson's Pro-Russia Stance
- Tucker Carlson has long held pro-Russian and isolationist views, dating back to TV debates in the early 2000s.
- He once supported the Iraq war briefly and later claimed it was the biggest mistake he ever made.
Global Anxiety Underestimated
- Global anxiety about the Middle East conflict is severe, especially in Europe.
- James Carville believes people are not scared enough about the potential fallout of mismanaged US foreign policy under Trump.