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Tucker Carlson Sparks Controversy Over Trump's War Claims

12/18/2025

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Tucker Carlson, a media commentator, claimed on a podcast that U.S. President Donald Trump would announce a war.
Carlson said sources indicated Congress had been briefed on an impending conflict.
Trump’s address did not include such an announcement and instead focused on defending the economy.
Carlson’s current backlash from far-right commentators contrasts with his earlier influence on Trump’s Iran policy.

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Story summary

Tucker Carlson, a media commentator, claimed on a podcast that U.S. President Donald Trump would announce a war.
Carlson said sources indicated Congress had been briefed on an impending conflict.
Trump’s address did not include such an announcement and instead focused on defending the economy.
Carlson’s current backlash from far-right commentators contrasts with his earlier influence on Trump’s Iran policy.