President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticized Tucker Carlson, calling him a “low IQ person” while amplifying a report suggesting the commentator’s popularity among Republicans has dropped significantly.
In a Truth Social post, Trump ridiculed Carlson and other media figures who have recently taken issue with his policies—particularly regarding Iran—writing: “It’s easy! Tucker is a Low IQ person — Always easy to beat, and highly overrated!!!”
The president also singled out Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones, contrasting their criticism with what he described as “VERY GOOD” voices that support the MAGA movement.
The comments come as tensions continue to grow between Trump and the former Fox News host, with disagreements centering largely on foreign policy.
Carlson has openly questioned Trump’s handling of Iran, while the president and his allies have maintained that their approach is necessary to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In a separate Truth Social post dated April 9, Trump escalated the criticism, accusing Carlson and others of effectively aligning with Iran by opposing U.S. strategy.
He argued that their positions are disconnected from the MAGA base and dismissed them as “losers” trying to gain attention through podcast platforms.
“They think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon,” Trump wrote, adding that their positions run counter to the agenda that propelled him to a decisive election victory.
At the same time, new polling data cited by CNN’s Harry Enten indicates Carlson’s support among Republicans has fallen sharply.
A survey from UMass Lowell shows Carlson’s net favorability among Republicans and GOP-leaning independents dropping steeply—from +54 earlier in 2024 to just +7 as of Friday.
Trump, by contrast, continues to hold a commanding position within the party, with a net favorability rating of +61 in the same poll, giving him a 54-point lead over Carlson.
“When you go up against Donald Trump and you want to appeal to the Republican base, to quote the movie ‘Good Burger,’ you go in the grinder,” Enten said, describing Carlson’s sharp decline, Mediaite reported.
The figures underscore a broader point raised by many conservatives: Trump’s influence within the Republican base remains firmly intact, even as prominent media voices attempt to challenge him.
The dispute also highlights deeper divisions within conservative media, particularly over questions of foreign policy and the United States’ role on the global stage.
While some commentators have called for a more restrained approach, Trump and his supporters have stressed the need for strength and deterrence, especially in dealing with adversaries such as Iran.
For Trump, the line appears clearly drawn—commitment to the MAGA agenda and backing his leadership continue to define standing within the Republican Party.
{Matzav.com}