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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Tucker Carlson lambasts Trump over Iran threats

  • Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson , once an ally, publicly criticized President Donald Trump , telling him to "shut up, b****" during a podcast appearance.
  • Carlson accused the president of making meaningless threats to Iran and serving foreign interests over American ones, particularly concerning the Iran war.
  • His criticism intensified after the president decided to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025, leading Carlson to withdraw his support.
  • Carlson expressed regret for supporting the president in the 2024 election and indicated he might no longer support the Republican Party.
  • The president retaliated by calling Carlson a "low IQ person" who is uninformed, while Carlson maintained he doesn't hate the president but laments his Middle East policies.

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