Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson proposed that the US consider using nuclear weapons against Iran if allegations of an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump are true. This statement came during an intense two-hour discussion with Senator Ted Cruz, where Carlson expressed disbelief that such threats might be genuine and suggested that a military response, including an attack on Iran, would be justified.

Cruz confirmed that Iranian conspiracy theories about killing Trump had been reported and that an individual linked to Iran was arrested for an assassination attempt. Carlson reacted skeptically, questioning the evidence and demanding drastic action, suggesting that the US should conduct a nationwide manhunt and launch a nuclear strike on Iran.

Last year, federal authorities uncovered and thwarted a plot targeting Trump. Reports indicated that a Pakistani national, claimed to have been approached by Iran, was involved in planning a hit against the former president, who has openly criticized Iran’s leader and supported a tough stance against Tehran.

In addition to foreign policy, Carlson criticized US involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, especially after Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. He accused the US government of being complicit and questioned the wisdom of such actions, even dismissing former President Trump’s support for Israel as “kooky.”

The exchange between Carlson and Cruz also delved into broader debates on Middle East policy. Cruz emphasized his support for Israel based on religious and national security grounds, referencing biblical blessings and his belief in the importance of backing the Jewish state. Carlson pressed about the disconnect between biblical Israel and modern political realities, leading to a broader discussion on US foreign policy priorities.

Despite their disagreements, both Cruz and Carlson acknowledged that they share common ground on many issues regarding American interests and foreign policy, with Cruz recalling Carlson’s opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns and their shared support for Israel.