A growing feud between prominent conservative media figures Tucker Carlson and Mark Levin is drawing attention, as both clash over President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran. The conflict intensified after reports emerged that Levin met with Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to discourage negotiations with Iran. Carlson, known for his anti-war stance, responded by accusing Levin of pushing for conflict without personal risk. “It’s amazing how much old people love wars,” Carlson said, calling Levin’s approach reckless and potentially harmful to Trump’s presidency. Levin, a vocal critic of any diplomatic overtures toward Iran, denied orchestrating any pressure campaign, calling Politico’s report “propaganda.” He emphasized his close relationship with Trump and insisted his position on Iran is well known from his Fox broadcasts. Levin also pushed back hard, accusing Carlson and like-minded conservatives of leaking the story to undermine the president.

The disagreement took a personal turn when Levin suggested the use of the term “neocon” was antisemitic, saying it’s a coded attack on Jewish conservatives. Carlson, surprised by the accusation, defended himself and Witkoff, who is Jewish, calling the claim absurd. “We’ve reached peak crazy,” Carlson said in response. Levin escalated the rhetoric on his radio show, challenging Carlson directly and calling him a “little bastard” for allegedly misrepresenting his views. The feud reflects deeper ideological divisions within the conservative movement, particularly on foreign policy and Trump’s evolving role as a potential peacemaker.