MAGA world is more divided than ever before.
In a fiery clash that’s making headlines across conservative media, veteran political commentator Tucker Carlson took Texas Senator Ted Cruz to task over his support for military action in the Middle East—specifically targeting Iran.
This explosive interview, previewed Tuesday and set to air in full on Wednesday, highlights a growing divide inside the conservative movement between America First patriots and establishment Republicans still pushing for foreign intervention.
Carlson didn’t hold back. He grilled Cruz on basic facts about Iran—like its population and ethnic makeup—and was stunned when the senator couldn’t answer.
“You don’t know the population of the country you want to overthrow?” Carlson asked, visibly shocked.
“I don’t sit around memorizing population tables,” Cruz replied.
“This is kind of relevant,” Carlson shot back. “You’re calling for war.”
The back-and-forth quickly escalated as both men raised their voices. Cruz accused Carlson of downplaying threats to President Trump, while Carlson argued that calls for regime change are irresponsible without a deep understanding of the nation in question.
At the heart of the argument: how the United States—and by extension, Trump’s foreign policy—should respond to rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
Carlson, a longtime ally of the America First agenda, has been warning that neoconservatives and globalist insiders are trying to bait Trump into another endless war in the Middle East. He blasted Republican hawks and even criticized his former Fox News colleagues for encouraging conflict.
“The real divide isn’t pro-Israel versus pro-Iran,” Carlson said.
“It’s between those who casually encourage war—and those who want peace.”
The confrontation also touched on recent Israeli airstrikes against Iranian positions. When Cruz claimed “we” are striking Iran, Carlson pressed him: “Are you saying the U.S. is at war with Iran?” Cruz then clarified that Israel was conducting the strikes, with American backing.
That distinction, Carlson warned, matters deeply—especially for conservative voters tired of endless foreign entanglements, the same voters who elected Trump to put America First.
President Trump didn’t let the dust-up go unnoticed. He fired back at Carlson’s criticisms, telling reporters, “Let Tucker go get a TV network if he wants people to listen.”
Later, Trump took to Truth Social, defending his tough stance:
“IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” he wrote, while dubbing the former Fox host “kooky Carlson.”
Key Takeaways for Conservative Readers:
- Tucker Carlson vs. Ted Cruz: A must-watch showdown over foreign policy and Iran.
- America First vs. Endless Wars: Carlson defends the MAGA base’s demand for peace and restraint.
- Trump Responds Boldly: Reinforces strong stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.