Trump's alleged nuclear war remarks spark criticism from former ally Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson says Donald Trump warned of a potential nuclear conflict and dismissed concerns during a White House meeting before the Iran war began.
During a recent interview, Tucker Carlson described a private meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office that took place shortly before the Iran war started. Carlson cautioned that initiating a nuclear attack would likely expel the United States from the Gulf, trigger the collapse of the American empire, ruin Trump's legacy, and cause many deaths. According to Carlson, Trump answered that the eventual result was unavoidable, implying the warning mattered little.
Carlson, once a close Trump supporter, now condemns the president’s stance as a grave danger to humanity. The White House did not comment directly, but a Trump post on Truth Social criticized Carlson and others for praising Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The interview highlights a sharp shift in Carlson’s view of Trump and his policies toward Iran and Israel.
Why it matters
The exchange reveals internal dissent over Trump's nuclear rhetoric and its potential impact on U.S. foreign policy.
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