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Israeli Ambassador Slams Carlson's Antisemitic Remarks on Trump

2/28/2026

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter condemned Tucker Carlson's suggestion that President Donald Trump is influenced by Israel in Iran decisions.
Leiter called Carlson's remarks antisemitic and disgusting.
Leiter said the United States makes its own decisions.
Leiter labeled Carlson a propagandist spreading harmful narratives about Israel.
Leiter expressed optimism about ongoing peace talks, despite speculation about a possible strike on Iran as negotiations continue.

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter condemned Tucker Carlson's suggestion that President Donald Trump is influenced by Israel in Iran decisions.
Leiter called Carlson's remarks antisemitic and disgusting.
Leiter said the United States makes its own decisions.
Leiter labeled Carlson a propagandist spreading harmful narratives about Israel.
Leiter expressed optimism about ongoing peace talks, despite speculation about a possible strike on Iran as negotiations continue.