Tucker Carlson, once a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, says he now regrets backing him after the administration joined Israel in attacking Iran in February. Carlson, who had championed Trump on television and on the campaign trail, has since become a sharp critic on his podcast, arguing that the decision marked a turning point.

In an interview in Maine, Carlson said Trump 'had no choice' but to align with Israel and claimed the president was effectively a 'hostage' to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He argued that few within the administration wanted war but suggested they either lacked courage or were swayed by what he described as Trump's 'spellbinding' influence.

Carlson has gone further on his show, calling some of Trump's remarks about Iran 'evil' and framing the conflict in spiritual terms. He said he wants his audience to consider events as part of a broader struggle involving unseen forces, emphasizing that political decisions can reflect deeper moral and spiritual dynamics.