The Tucker Carlson Show What If Everything You Were Told About America’s “Closest Ally” Is Wrong?
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Dec 11, 2025 
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, dives deep into the complexities of Israel's actions in Gaza. She discusses her classification of these actions as genocide and the repercussions she's faced, including U.S. sanctions for her findings. Albanese and Tucker explore corporate complicity and historical comparisons of dehumanization. The conversation questions the moral implications of U.S. support for Israel, pushing for justice and accountability in the face of escalating violence.
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Reassessing Who Counts As Our Closest Ally
- Tucker Carlson argues the U.S. treats Israel as its unquestioned closest ally regardless of American interest.
- He suggests an America-first view would prioritize resource-rich, strategically useful partners like Gulf states or Russia.
Reporting From Doha Firsthand
- Tucker describes visiting Qatar and notes it's a global meeting place for leaders and media.
- He urges listeners to see the country themselves instead of relying on caricatures from news outlets.
Resource Power Versus Strategic Cost
- Carlson contrasts Israel's limited natural resources with Qatar's massive natural gas reserves and large investments in the U.S.
- He frames Qatar as a strategically valuable partner that could be more useful to American interests than Israel.