Trump and Tucker Carlson Are Divided Over Israel-Iran Conflict

NYT > Business > Media · Michael M. Grynbaum · last updated June 17, 2025 – 12:07 PM

As President Trump edges toward involvement in the Israel-Iran war, some of his longtime supporters in right-wing media are questioning his judgment.

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