Undercurrents Trump and Tucker Collide As MAGA Splits Over Iran
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Jun 17, 2025 Tension brews between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, shaking the foundations of the MAGA movement. Carlson criticizes Trump’s foreign policy on Iran, sparking debates on interventionism versus isolationism. Mixed opinions within the movement reflect uncertainty about Trump's military strategies. The dynamics also reveal significant implications for American political alliances. As the populist right grapples with these rifts, the future of 'America First' hangs in the balance.
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Trump vs Carlson on Iran Policy
- Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson are in a public feud over US policy on Iran, signaling divisions in the MAGA movement.
- Trump has embraced a more interventionist stance, supporting Israeli actions against Iran, unlike Carlson and others.
Trump Backs Israel Strongly
- Trump is aligned with Israel and pro-intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, as shown by his public support of Mike Huckabee and Netanyahu.
- This marks a departure from non-interventionist MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard, highlighting tactical rifts.
Tulsi Gabbard Excluded from Key Iran Meeting
- Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, was excluded from a key Camp David meeting about Iran, signaling mistrust or sidelining.
- She has testified US intelligence assessed Iran was not building a nuclear weapon as recently as March, contradicting the Trump stance.