In the whirlwind that followed Donald Trump’s recent military strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson wasn’t holding back.
The former Fox News host took aim—not at Iran this time—but at some of his fiercest conservative critics.
What started as a warning about war spiraling out of control turned into a full-on feud within the right-wing sphere.
Carlson Slams Cruz and Levin for Anti-Iran Warmongering
Carlson, known for speaking his mind, took direct shots at Senator Ted Cruz and radio host Mark Levin.
Their support for a more aggressive approach to Iran had him deeply concerned.
He accused the pair of essentially cosplaying as Trump allies—saying they were “wearing a Trump skin suit”—while pushing for actions that could have ignited a larger conflict.
The phrase, while bizarre, is a dig borrowed from online gamer lingo.
In Carlson’s version, it implies these men were pretending to support Trump while using him to advance their own agendas in the Middle East.
Fear of War and Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Carlson warned that striking Iran could lead to catastrophic consequences—thousands of American lives lost and gas hitting $30 a gallon.
While his fears didn’t materialize, the rhetoric around the decision was intense.
And although Trump did go ahead with a military strike, Carlson still believes it could’ve been far worse.
Trump Goes Big with Stealth Bombers and Bunker Busters
Over the weekend, Trump ordered a massive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Six B-2 stealth bombers dropped a dozen bunker-busting bombs aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump later declared the mission a “spectacular military success” during a late-night address to the nation.
Ceasefire Announced… Then Shaken by More Violence
Shortly after the strike, Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached between Iran and Israel.
Carlson, speaking on The After Party podcast, called it a “real” and “thankful” moment—emphasizing how grateful he was that things didn’t spiral further.
But the calm didn’t last long. Both Israel and Iran exchanged missiles soon after the ceasefire announcement, throwing the agreement into uncertainty.
Trump admitted both sides had broken the deal, adding, “I’m not happy with Israel.”
Carlson Still Backs the Ceasefire, Even If Others Don’t
Despite the chaos, Carlson was relieved.
He praised Trump for holding back from launching further attacks, even though figures like Levin and Cruz had clearly wanted more.
“How could you get upset by a ceasefire?” he asked, arguing that those pushing for regime change and deeper involvement in Iran “got stopped.”
Levin and Loomer Get Roasted
Carlson didn’t stop at Cruz and Levin. He called Levin a “repulsive ghoul” and claimed his enthusiasm for military conflict was disturbing.
Carlson even went as far as to say Levin “almost pushed the president into a path that would have destroyed the presidency.”
He also didn’t hold back when it came to activist Laura Loomer, who criticized him online.
Carlson dismissed her as “the world’s creepiest human” and called her defense of Trump “bizarre.”
Carlson Thanks Trump, but Not His Inner Circle
Despite the heat, Carlson credited Trump—not his advisers—for stopping short of a full-scale war.
He said Trump acted “precisely” to slow down Iran’s nuclear ambitions without falling for the trap of a never-ending war.
Meanwhile, Carlson described those like Cruz and Levin as “nihilists” who never truly supported Trump and only used him to push their own Middle East goals.
A Deep Distrust in Conservative War Hawks
Carlson’s broader warning was clear: this wasn’t just about Iran.
He’s wary of the same figures who led the U.S. into Iraq and Afghanistan—people like Bill Kristol and John Bolton—reappearing in Trump’s orbit, trying to steer policy again despite what he called their “really bad ideas.”
“They hurt the United States. They destroyed Europe,” Carlson said bluntly.
Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts
Carlson wrapped up his podcast appearance with some personal perspective.
He admitted being scared when Trump launched the strikes—but said that fear was justified.
“So I’m a pussy for being afraid? Okay, I’m a pussy,” he said with dry sarcasm.
At 56, Carlson says he no longer cares what critics think.
He’s made mistakes, he admits, and will likely make more—but in this case, he stands firmly by his views: that avoiding a wider war was the right call.
