President Donald Trump sharply criticized Tucker Carlson on Thursday, declaring the prominent conservative podcaster has 'lost his way' and is no longer part of the Make America Great Again movement.

In an interview with ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, Trump stated, "Tucker has lost his way. I knew that a long time ago, and he's not MAGA. MAGA is saving our country. MAGA is making our country great again. MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things. And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that."

The rebuke came in response to Carlson's recent condemnation of U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. On his podcast, Carlson described the actions as "absolutely disgusting and evil," arguing that the conflict is "Israel's war" and not aligned with American national security interests.

The strikes, which included a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian warship and a Kurdish incursion, were hailed by Trump as a resounding success. He claimed Iran has been "decimated for a 10-year period before they could build it back," adding that the public response has been positive despite mixed polling data.

Carlson, a former Fox News host, had been a vocal Trump supporter, meeting with the president multiple times at the White House and speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention. However, he has recently diverged on issues including the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and the war in Ukraine.

The feud highlights tensions within Trump's base over foreign policy. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced support for Carlson on X, stating, "I SUPPORT TUCKER. Trump doesn't even know what MAGA is anymore." She accused Trump of prioritizing donors over 'America First' principles and suggested Carlson could challenge Trump in a future election. Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly echoed concerns, questioning whether the strikes justify potential American sacrifices.

Despite the backlash, several Republicans backed the Iran operation. Sen. Lindsey Graham posted on social media, "The end of the largest state sponsor of terrorism is upon us. God bless President Trump, our military and our allies in Israel." Even Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, praised Trump for pursuing "real peace in the region."

Trump dismissed critics like Greene, calling her departure from Congress last year "great news." The episode underscores a divide between isolationist voices in the MAGA coalition and those favoring assertive action against adversaries like Iran.