Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelated: Tucker Carlson says he's done with GOPConservative commentator Tucker Carlson, once an ally, publicly criticized President Donald Trump, telling him to "shut up, b****" during a podcast appearance. Carlson accused the president of making meaningless threats to Iran and serving foreign interests over American ones, particularly concerning the Iran war. His criticism intensified after the president decided to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025, leading Carlson to withdraw his support. Carlson expressed regret for supporting the president in the 2024 election and indicated he might no longer support the Republican Party. The president retaliated by calling Carlson a "low IQ person" who is uninformed, while Carlson maintained he doesn't hate the president but laments his Middle East policies. In fullTucker Carlson delivers final blow to Trump friendship telling him ‘shut up b****’ on a podcastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in