Tucker Carlson criticizes US foreign policy

Tucker Carlson argues that Trump has turned 'America First' into a personal doctrine, calling the approach 'idolatry'.

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In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, commentator Tucker Carlson criticized how President Donald Trump has framed the 'America First' policy. Carlson argued that Trump has turned the concept into a personal doctrine, noting the President said he is 'the one that decides' its meaning. Carlson stated this makes the approach untenable, declaring, 'we don't worship men... That is idolatry.' The remarks come as Carlson appears sidelined from Trump's political orbit.

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3d ago@clashreport

Carlson explicitly asked why the U.S. government cannot act on behalf of its own citizens and described the problem as generational.

3d ago@clashreport

Carlson specifically criticized Trump for personalizing the 'America First' doctrine, calling it 'idolatry' and stating it makes the approach untenable.

e/eineurope · topic · T-06745cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 12:47 UTC · first reported 3d ago