< p > Trump received a harsh warning that if the US military takes action against Iran, his presidency will be over. < / p > < p > Trump deployed US troops to the Middle East, ready to support Israel at any time, while the latter is engaged in intense conflict with Iran. However, some people at home publicly opposed this move, believing that it was unwise for the US to intervene in the Middle East at this moment. If the US military suffers significant losses in the conflict between Israel and Iran, Trump's presidency may come to an end, and even the "American Empire" could end. < / p > < p > The person issuing this harsh voice is none other than Tucker Carlson, a conservative media figure who was once very close to Trump. < / p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/80aba51bb7914ba2b9b0eae9c6eb91da~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750774382&x-signature=wEsrJ0FfPl%2Fo%2FZuvNkzSap66CjM%3D" / > < p > [Carlson openly questioned Trump's Middle East strategy] < / p > < / p > < p > While questioning Trump, he also criticized his former employer Fox News, saying it is full of war profiteers who constantly call Trump to urge direct military action against Iran. < / p > < p > Although the US military is still maintaining a "defensive posture", Carlson is afraid that an impulsive decision by the White House will escalate the situation. < / p > < p > To consolidate his position, Carlson issued a strongly worded statement, directly questioning the alliance between the US and Israel. < / p > < p > His argument is that for many years, the US has invested large amounts of money and weapons in Israel, and Trump himself has bragged about it on social media, which greatly encourages Israel's military adventurism in the Middle East. < / p > < p > It can be said that the development of the Middle East situation to this point, if the US still thinks it bears no responsibility, it is self-deception. < / p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/1ca6d6de52fd4777a21c765546ef7a53~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750774382&x-signature=XpFcpQBchUZ8gYCL5PzEQT0UHec%3D" / > < p > [Carlson warned that Trump would end his presidency if he attacks Iran] < / p > < / p > < p > Carlson did not mention anyone specifically, but he implied that someone cannot claim "America First" while being shocked by the outbreak of a mess they funded themselves. In fact, the US is already deeply involved in the Middle East situation, denying this is lying. < / p > < p > Clearly, Carlson believes that Israel's attack on Iran, the US is also involved, no matter how much Trump's administration claims that it has not participated in the attack and let embassies around the world collectively clarify, it cannot escape responsibility. < / p > < p > It didn't take long for public opinion in various sectors of the United States to gradually figure out the hidden meaning of Carlson's "treason": that Trump's Middle East strategy will only make things worse and completely goes against the original intention of "America First". < / p > < p > This is exactly the banner that Trump has always held high and his foundation in politics. However, it has been completely denied by Carlson, a former ally in the public opinion front. < / p > < p > It should be noted that Carlson is very supportive of Trump and appreciates his "America First" policy. However, the current situation is obvious, their understanding of this concept is completely opposite. < / p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/6a23502ada5f4d5490ada2fdba375b06~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750774382&x-signature=jXPZQHmVSBHIqo5Sej684Z9LRmk%3D" / > < p > [Carlson openly questioned himself, making Trump very angry] < / p > < / p > < p > It wasn't so obvious before, but when a major change occurs, differences will immediately appear. In fact, Carlson also had some reservations about Trump's "big and beautiful" bill, but he failed to block it. < / p > < p > On the Middle East situation, compared with Trump, Carlson's isolationist color is stronger. He even sneered at the US-Israel alliance, thinking that the US's unwavering support for Israel is completely unprofitable. < / p > < p > In his eyes, Israel has always dragged the US into the water, creating one mess after another in the Middle East. Eventually, the US has to step in to clean up. If this continues, what is called "America First" is clearly "Israel First". < / p > < p > This is what Carlson said: Trump's government tries to represent a distant country like Israel and launch a war in the Middle East, which will severely harm the US. He does not want his country to be further weakened or even destroyed because of a war. < / p > < p > Trump responded by saying that he had no idea what nonsense Carlson was talking about and let him go. < / p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/270d9250da3b4c3ea5e9d6a75942d052~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750774382&x-signature=k6O7MW6tfG1elIUMRquwF7%2FQALI%3D" / > < p > [Carlson does not believe that the US-Israel alliance is part of America First] < / p > < / p > < p > However, Trump cannot tolerate that Carlson is questioning his decisions from the perspective of "America First". He immediately emphasized that he was the first to propose "America First", so he has complete interpretive power over this concept. < / p > < p > In short, whether a decision can safeguard American strategic interests is decided by Trump, and a media person like Carlson has no right to comment. < / p > < p > But to say that Trump truly has the interpretive power of "America First" is not important. What matters is whether his actions can fulfill this goal. Now it seems that the answer is likely negative. < / p > < p > Trump then called on social media, asking who would explain to Carlson that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. < / p > < p > That is to say, Trump believes that as long as the Iranian nuclear capability can be eliminated, any means are acceptable. If negotiations fail, then let Israel deal with Iran. This approach is completely in line with "America First". < / p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/56539f8c0a5a4febb6ec37d65b5d617f~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750774382&x-signature=3tw38zgeOBHwYJbHUYg%2BrvLWLnk%3D" / > < p > [Iran and Israel are fighting fiercely, and Carlson believes that the US is responsible] < / p > < / p > < p > But Carlson is more concerned about the process and potential risks. If the US wants to permanently dismantle Iran's nuclear capability, it could theoretically achieve this through military means, but there is no guarantee that it will not face retaliation. < / p > < p > How confident is the US military in minimizing its losses? At that time, Trump will surely be grilled by public opinion in the US. Is it worth sending American soldiers thousands of miles away to die in the Middle East for the US-Israel alliance? < / p > < p > Carlson also made a bold assumption that if US aircraft carriers approach the Iranian coast, they may face the risk of being sunk, and other countries will "rejoice". < / p > < p > This seems to mean that Carlson's concern is that if the US shows its hand in the Middle East conflict, the military deterrence system that the US has built for years will be greatly reduced, and its chain reaction is something Trump cannot bear. By then, Trump will succeed and fail because of "America First". < / p > < p > Original text: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7516853402287145481/ < / p > < p > Disclaimer: This article represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below. < / p >