Tensions exploded this week between two big names on the right, Tucker Carlson and Mark Levin, who used to be on the same side at Fox News.
What started as a sharp critique quickly turned into a full-blown war of words, with Levin firing back fiercely after Carlson accused him of “reaching peak crazy.”
Carlson Calls Out Levin Over Anti-Semitism Claims
The conflict began when Carlson slammed Levin for allegedly labeling Steve Witkoff, one of Donald Trump’s closest allies, as an anti-Semite.
Carlson was clearly shocked, saying he’s known Levin forever and had always gotten along with him.
But hearing Levin accuse the Trump administration of anti-Semitism — and specifically calling Witkoff an anti-Semite — was too much.
Carlson even pointed out that Witkoff himself is Jewish, making the accusation seem all the more absurd in his eyes.
He defended Witkoff, saying the man “has the hand of God on him” and is genuinely working toward peace in the Middle East.
Levin’s Furious Response on His Podcast
Levin didn’t hold back when he responded. On his own podcast, he called out Carlson by a nickname — “Chatsworth,” given to him by Rush Limbaugh — and warned him not to twist his words.
Levin made it clear that he expected Carlson to pick up the phone and talk it out instead of going public with criticism.
He insisted his original point was educational: explaining the problematic undertones of calling someone a “neocon,” especially since the term can be used as a coded slur for Jewish people.
Levin said Carlson, who he called smart, must know exactly what he was doing by attacking him like this.
The Political Fallout: Levin Splits from Trump Over Middle East
This isn’t just a personal spat — it reflects bigger political disagreements.
Levin, who once enjoyed a close relationship with Trump and was appointed to his Homeland Security Advisory Council, has recently distanced himself from the former president over Trump’s Middle East policies.
Levin didn’t shy away from calling out Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
He blamed Saudi Arabia for its role in the 9/11 attacks and criticized Qatar as a “terrorist regime” that supports Hamas.
Levin’s tough stance came right after Trump’s state visit to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where Levin noted the Crown Prince didn’t apologize for 9/11.
What’s Next in This High-Profile Feud?
This clash between two conservative heavyweights shows how volatile politics and personal relationships have become in this era.
With Levin openly challenging Trump and Carlson calling out his former friend, it’s clear that old alliances are shifting and the right-wing landscape is changing fast.