Tucker Carlson: Trump’s Consideration of Using Nuclear Weapons Against Iran Warrants Impeachment - Sarmad

American journalist Tucker Carlson called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump if he is considering a first-use nuclear strike, arguing that merely contemplating such a scenario warrants immediate removal from office.

Carlson, speaking in a conversation with Joe Quaint, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who resigned in protest against the war with Iran, said that despite his strong opposition to previous impeachment efforts against Trump, the consideration of a first nuclear strike should be judged by the same standard. He questioned why there had not been an immediate attempt to impeach the president, stressing that anyone who tolerates such talk from their subordinates is unfit for their position.

Carlson’s remarks, coming from a former ally of Trump and the “MAGA” movement, coincide with escalating disagreements between the two over foreign policy. Carlson is an outspoken opponent of war with Iran and has expressed concerns about a nuclear strategy being developed by the Pentagon, which officials say aims to provide the president with “reasonable and credible” nuclear options. Quaint, meanwhile, voiced concern that the administration might resort to unconventional options if traditional military means fail to achieve Trump’s objectives in Iran.

It is worth noting that Trump has not publicly stated that he is considering a first-use nuclear strike. However, last week he attacked Carlson on his “Truth Social” platform, labeling him a “loser” following Carlson’s meeting with some Republican lawmakers, signaling rising tensions between the two men.