Tucker Carlson tells Trump ‘you have failed’ and says he doesn’t care to lead the US properly
WASHINGTON, DC: Tucker Carlson has sharply criticized President Donald Trump, and saying he has “failed” to lead the United States and does not even appear to care to try.
The commentator made the remarks on the Wednesday, April 29, episode of ‘The Tucker Carlson Show’, where he also revisited his criticism of former Fox News colleague Mark Levin and the ongoing debate over US policy toward Iran.
Tucker Carlson slams Trump’s leadership over US governance claims
Carlson said Trump has not done a good job running the country, arguing that his leadership reflects deeper frustration with governance rather than genuine direction. He suggested that the former president’s priorities appear misplaced, saying he would rather focus on global influence than domestic responsibilities.
Mark Levin was at the White House today, lobbying for war with Iran. To be clear, Levin has no plans to fight in this or any other war. He’s demanding that American troops do it. We need to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons, he and likeminded ideologues in Washington are…
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 5, 2025
He added that Trump’s approach signals a broader disconnect from the expectations of leadership, claiming the administration has shown little interest in addressing core national concerns.
Tucker Carlson repeats Iran nuclear intelligence claims in ‘The Tucker Carlson Show’
Carlson also reiterated his opposition to military escalation with Iran. He said there is no credible intelligence suggesting Iran is close to building a nuclear weapon or has active plans to do so, calling such claims false or misleading.
At the time, Carlson criticized Mark Levin, writing on X that Levin was lobbying at the White House for war with Iran. He argued that those pushing for conflict expect others to fight it while remaining detached from the consequences.
“It’s a lie. In fact, there is zero credible intelligence that suggests Iran is anywhere near building a bomb, or has plans to. None. Anyone who claims otherwise is ignorant or dishonest,” he had said earlier.
Why do neocons consistently act against the interests of the United States? It’s more than neglect. It’s hate. Marjorie Taylor Greene saw it firsthand. pic.twitter.com/HGJlRfJ3bo
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) April 30, 2026
Tucker Carlson accuses Washington voices of pushing Iran war agenda
Carlson further accused Washington insiders of pushing for military confrontation with Iran while ignoring broader US interests. He said such positions reflect ideological bias rather than strategic necessity.
He claimed that frustration among political figures has grown as policy goals in Iran have stalled, leading to criticism being redirected toward those questioning intervention.
Tucker Carlson apologizes for past Trump endorsement
Carlson also addressed his earlier support for Trump, saying he misled people in endorsing him and apologized for it. He clarified that the endorsement was not intentional misinformation but expressed regret over its impact.
He said he wanted to acknowledge his role in shaping expectations and suggested that the outcomes did not match what many were led to believe.
