Tucker Carlson Escalates Feud with Trump

Conservative pundit calls former president a 'slave to Israel' in scathing newsletter

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:15pm

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In a scathing newsletter, far-right commentator Tucker Carlson has repudiated former US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'slave to Israel' as the feud between the two conservative figures continues to escalate.

Why it matters

The public feud between Carlson and Trump highlights the growing divisions within the Republican party, with Carlson representing a more isolationist, anti-interventionist wing that is increasingly at odds with Trump's continued influence and hawkish foreign policy positions.

The details

Carlson's comments came in his morning newsletter, where he accused Trump of being beholden to pro-Israel interests and failing to put 'America First' as he had promised. The remarks are the latest salvo in an ongoing war of words between the two men, who were once allies but have since become bitter rivals.

  • Carlson's newsletter was published on April 13, 2026.

The players

Tucker Carlson

A far-right podcaster and television host known for his controversial and divisive commentary.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States and a prominent figure in the Republican party.

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What they’re saying

“Trump has become a slave to Israel, and it's disappointing to see.”

— Tucker Carlson, Conservative Commentator

The takeaway

The escalating feud between Carlson and Trump highlights the growing ideological divisions within the Republican party, with Carlson representing a more isolationist, 'America First' wing that is increasingly at odds with Trump's continued influence and hawkish foreign policy positions.