Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has criticized commentator Tucker Carlson over what she described as a 'disrespectful' and dishonest interview with her father, Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel. She said she was disappointed in both Carlson’s tone and the ideas he promoted during the conversation, praising her father for remaining calm and measured throughout the exchange.

The interview, streamed on the social media platform X, took place amid rising tensions involving Iran and debate over the United States’ role in supporting Israel. It sparked controversy after Huckabee asserted that Israel had a biblical right to territory across much of the Middle East. Carlson also faced backlash for making false claims about Israel’s president and suggesting that modern Israelis should undergo genetic testing to prove ancestral ties to the land.

Sanders argued that Carlson has strayed far from mainstream conservative thought and expressed hope that he did not truly believe the claims he made. The dispute comes as Carlson has urged President Donald Trump to avoid further military involvement, while Trump has defended recent military actions and criticized Carlson for being out of step with his movement. Sanders strongly supported the administration’s actions, calling them necessary to protect American lives and end a long-running conflict.