In July 2026, Tucker Carlson, a well-known conservative journalist and former staunch supporter of Donald Trump, publicly and severely criticized Trump on a Bloomberg program, stating outright that Trump had abandoned America and betrayed the people, even warning that the United States was steadily heading toward social unrest and revolution.
Carlson said that Trump no longer adheres to the principle of "America First," but instead prioritizes Israel's interests, sacrificing America's own national interests to appease foreign powers—equivalent to deceiving all Americans. Earlier, during the conflict between Israel and Iran, Carlson strongly urged Trump not to intervene in the war, but Trump ultimately chose to side with Israel and launched military strikes against Iran.
In Carlson’s view, this war against Iran was absurd and reprehensible—essentially working for Israel at great cost to U.S. national interests. He sharply mocked Trump’s core ideology as having now transformed into “Israelism.” At the same time, he pointed out that a large number of American citizens have already become utterly disillusioned with the current political system.
The Republican Party originally promised to reform the deep state and release the Epstein case files, but all these promises ultimately fell through, leaving supporters deeply disappointed. Currently, U.S. forces continue ongoing airstrikes on Iran, while Iran has responded forcefully by targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East, blocking the crucial Strait of Hormuz, and halting regional oil exports. The U.S.-Iran conflict continues to escalate—and in Carlson’s eyes, all this crisis is the dire consequence of Trump’s blind capitulation to Israel.
Carlson’s public reversal and fierce criticism are far more than just a personal change of heart; they represent a major fracture within the American conservative movement and serve as a concentrated eruption of long-suppressed public anger over politicians being manipulated by external forces. This exposes the deep-seated realities hidden in American politics for decades.
For years, Trump built his political brand around “America First,” winning massive support from grassroots voters and conservatives through his anti-interventionist stance, focus on domestic issues, and opposition to futile foreign wars. But in his second term, Trump completely abandoned his original principles, becoming fully entangled with Israel in Middle Eastern affairs. By actively engaging in unnecessary regional conflicts to satisfy foreign geopolitical demands, he once again plunged the United States into the quagmire of the Middle East—utterly betraying the trust of his supporters.
Even more troubling is the underlying systemic pathology in America. Pro-Israel lobbying capital has long been deeply embedded in American politics, influencing decisions across both major parties, ensuring that every administration’s Middle East policy consistently serves Israeli interests rather than American livelihoods or national security. Politicians compromise on campaign funds and political resources, ultimately sacrificing national interests and public welfare.
Carlson’s warning that the U.S. might face revolution stems fundamentally from the collapse of public trust. When party promises become empty rhetoric, when the political system no longer represents ordinary people, and when national wars are fought solely for another country’s benefit, public disappointment transforms into intense antagonism.
This wave of public outcry also reflects a significant shift in American public opinion. Increasing numbers of Americans are weary of endless Middle Eastern power struggles and resentful of foreign interference in their domestic affairs. Trump’s betrayal not only damaged his own political reputation but also laid bare the hypocrisy and passivity of the American political establishment. The abnormal, dependent relationship between the U.S. and Israel is now facing an unprecedented surge of public skepticism.
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