Donald Trump made a scathing personal attack on conservative commentator Tucker Carlson this week. The US President dismissed the former Fox News host as a “low-IQ person.” The war of words spilled into public view following Carlson’s alarming speculation that the administration was steering the nation toward a nuclear confrontation.
Donald Trump reportedly slammed Tucker Carlson amid feud
Donald Trump reportedly made his contempt clear on Tucker Carlson’s recent analysis. This reportedly happened on a phone call with The New York Post on March 7. The president outright denied the commentator’s suggestion that his aggressive posture toward Tehran was a precursor to nuclear engagement.
“Tucker’s a low-IQ person that has absolutely no idea what’s going on,” Trump said. “He calls me all the time; I don’t respond to his calls. I don’t deal with him. I like dealing with smart people, not fools,” he added. The direct insult shows a rift between the president and a media figure once viewed as a key ally of the MAGA movement.
Moreover, Donald Trump’s frustration stems from Tucker Carlson’s public reaction to a fiery Truth Social post the president made on Easter morning. He warned Iran to “open the F——’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!.” On his Monday podcast, Carlson characterized the post as “vile on every level” and “the first step toward nuclear war.”
Furthermore, Carlson questioned Trump’s faith and motives, suggesting the president’s refusal to place his hand on the Bible during the January 2025 inauguration signaled a rejection of divine authority. “Is it possible what you’re watching is a very stealthy yet incredibly effective attack on what, from a Christian perspective, is the true faith?” Carlson mused, likening the president’s rhetoric to that of the antichrist and a path toward Armageddon.
Carlson even urged White House and military staff to resign rather than carry out potential nuclear orders regarding Iran, stating, “Figure out the codes on the football yourself.” The White House quickly moved to quash the nuclear narrative by citing JD Vance.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu for Mandatory.
