Tucker Carlson - latest news, breaking stories and comment
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www.independent.co.ukTucker Carlson has been in the news recently for publicly breaking with Donald Trump over the Iran conflict, including a BBC interview on April 12, 2026 where he said the U.S. went to war with Iran “at the behest” of Israel.[3]
Recent coverage
- BBC and other outlets covered Carlson’s criticism of Trump’s Iran policy and his accusation that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza.[3]
- A separate March report highlighted Carlson’s claim that the CIA spied on him and may have been preparing a criminal referral to the Justice Department, though that claim was not confirmed by the government in the available coverage.[2]
- Broader news pages continue to track his public appearances and commentary, with recent coverage centered on foreign policy and his ongoing influence in conservative media.[4][8]
What stands out
Carlson’s latest headlines are less about his old Fox News role and more about his current commentary on Iran, Israel, and U.S. foreign policy. His public split with Trump on this issue is the clearest recent development in the available coverage.[2][3]
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