Shortly after Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran, Carlson contended that the US was “complicit in the act of war” and argued, “politicians purporting to be America First can’t now credibly turn around and say they had nothing to do with it.” Trump later brushed off his criticisms, calling Carlson “kooky.” After filming the interview on Tuesday, the “Tucker Carlson Network” quickly mocked Cruz by posting a preview clip of their exchange in which the Texas senator didn’t know the exact population of Iran, which Carlson harped on and used to belittle his credibility on the subject. Early on in their rhetorical showdown, Carlson seemed aghast that Cruz would back regime change in Iran and asked whether there are any examples of that going well, given the overseas quagmires that have ensnared the US in the past.
Author: Ryan King, Kendall White
Published at: 2025-06-18 22:00:51
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