Tucker Carlson blasts Trump over Easter tirade: ‘Who do you think you are?’

WASHINGTON, DC: Tucker Carlson didn’t hold back on Donald Trump after the president’s latest Easter message. He called out the language and tone, especially given all the anxiety swirling around the Iran situation.

The controversy started when Trump shared a post on Truth Social filled with profanity and digs at Iran. Naturally, commentators and political figures jumped in. Carlson picked up the story on his show, zeroing in on when Trump posted it and what he actually said.

Tucker Carlson questions Trump’s language and remarks about religion

On Easter, the president took to Truth Social to deliver an ultimatum.

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” he wrote. “There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F*****n’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.”

Carlson, who opposes the war, was irked by Trump’s f-bomb, but took particular umbrage at the president’s “Praise be to Allah” dig.

He asked, “Who do you think you are?” while referring to the post.

Carlson took aim at Trump for mentioning religion in his message, especially the part where he said, “Praise be to Allah.”

He felt like those words could come off as mocking religious beliefs and urged public figures to steer clear of anything that sounds like they’re ridiculing someone’s faith.

“Who do you think you are? You’re tweeting out the f-word on Easter morning? ‘You’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.’”

“So, obviously you’re mocking the religion of Iran. Ok. If you seek a religious war, that’s a good idea.”

“But by the way, no decent person mocks other people’s religions. You may have a problem with the theology.”

He pointed out that making fun of religion chips away at the wider respect people have for faith. Carlson also stressed how important it is for leaders to be careful when they talk about anything tied to religion.

“Presumably, you do if it’s not your religion, and you can explain what that is. But to mock other people’s faith is to mock the idea of faith itself.”

“And we should never mock that because at its core is the acknowledgement that we are not in charge of the universe.”

Tucker Carlson comments come amid tensions over Trump’s Iran policy

Carlson, who has previously expressed opposition to US involvement in the conflict, used the moment to reiterate his concerns about the direction of policy. His remarks reflect a broader divide among commentators over how the situation should be handled.

“Presumably, you do if it’s not your religion, and you can explain what that is. But to mock other people’s faith is to mock the idea of faith itself.”

“And we should never mock that because at its core is the acknowledgement that we are not in charge of the universe.”

The exchange highlights continuing differences between Trump and some conservative media figures, particularly on foreign policy and communication style.

“And only if you think you are, do you talk this way. But it’s not just mockery of Islam. And no president should mock Islam. That’s not your job. This is not a theocracy”

Carlson has in recent months been critical of the administration’s approach to the Iran conflict, while Trump has defended his strategy and rhetoric.