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Carlson went further, laying the blame squarely on Washington for facilitating the strikes:
“Washington knew these attacks would happen. They aided Israel in carrying them out,” he said. “Politicians purporting to be America First can’t now credibly turn around and say they had nothing to do with it.”
President Trump responded in an interview with The Atlantic, reminding critics that the “America First” slogan and policy came directly from him—and no one else gets to redefine it.
“Well, considering that I’m the one that developed ‘America First’ and considering that the term wasn’t used until I came along, I think I’m the one that decides that,” Trump declared.
The former President also addressed critics calling for diplomacy with Iran, warning that peace is impossible as long as the regime in Tehran is allowed to build nuclear weapons.
“For those people who say they want peace—you can’t have peace if Iran has a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. “So for all of those wonderful people who don’t want to do anything about Iran having a nuclear weapon—that’s not peace.”
In a surprising revelation, Trump claimed he previously blocked an Israeli operation to take out Iran’s Supreme Leader. He argued such an assassination would’ve sparked a broader war and pushed his allies to pull back from such drastic actions.
According to the New York Post, Trump’s approach to Iran during his presidency was far more cautious than what’s playing out now. At the time, he reportedly told reporters, “I don’t want them going in because I think it [an attack] would blow” the chance to secure a nuclear deal.
Despite his earlier restraint, tensions erupted when Israel launched a devastating strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—reportedly killing top scientists and military commanders. Not long after the attack, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a carefully worded statement, saying:
“We are not involved in strikes against Iran.”
However, Trump didn’t let the moment pass quietly. Taking to Truth Social, he reminded Iran that their 60-day window to negotiate had expired. Trump urged the regime to come back to the table and hammer out a deal before things spiral even further out of control.
Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson has remained consistent in his non-interventionist stance, particularly when it comes to Iran. Carlson has long warned that America should avoid being dragged into another Middle East conflict, no matter the circumstances.
The fiery back-and-forth between two of the most influential voices on the Right—Trump and Carlson—underscores a deeper rift in the conservative movement over how to handle hostile foreign regimes. While Trump believes military strength can be a path to peace, Carlson remains staunchly against any escalation that could lead to war.
With global tensions climbing and Iran refusing to back down, this public dispute between MAGA’s two biggest names could mark a pivotal moment in the future of conservative foreign policy.
