Tucker Carlson Haunts Trump

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson is once again taking aim at President Trump, this time criticizing the administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran and questioning the president’s claims about progress toward a resolution.

Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast, Carlson argued that the situation in the Middle East has become more complicated since the conflict began.

“As of today, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. It didn’t when this war started,” Carlson said. “That tells us something important about how this has been managed.”

Carlson suggested that Trump has overstated America’s position in the conflict and painted an overly optimistic picture of developments.

“He keeps selling this like it’s some incredible deal that’s already done,” Carlson said. “The reality on the ground looks much different.”

The former Fox News host, who strongly supported Trump during the 2024 campaign, has become one of the president’s most vocal conservative critics on foreign policy. In recent months, Carlson has repeatedly questioned U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict and warned against deeper military engagement in the region.

While acknowledging that Trump ultimately made the decisions regarding the conflict, Carlson argued that the administration has failed to deliver on repeated promises of a breakthrough.

“At the end of the day, this was Trump’s decision,” Carlson said. “And he’s been overselling America’s position from the beginning.”

The criticism comes after Trump announced that he had called off another round of planned military strikes, claiming that a significant agreement with Iran was close at hand.

Carlson appeared skeptical of those claims, noting that similar announcements have been made numerous times since the conflict began.

“If you keep announcing a deal over and over again and it never materializes, that’s not what a successful dealmaker looks like,” he said.

Beyond criticizing Trump personally, Carlson argued that the situation highlights broader challenges facing the United States on the global stage.

“What we’re learning isn’t just about Trump’s limitations,” Carlson said. “We’re also seeing the limits of American power and influence in a changing world.”

The remarks underscore the growing divide between Trump and some former allies on the right who have opposed the administration’s approach to Iran, even as the president continues to defend his handling of the conflict and insist that a lasting agreement remains within reach.