Tucker Carlson on Neocons vs. Trump's Iran Peace Deal, and "Hate Speech" Censorship, Plus Lindsey Graham's Primary Challenger | Ep. 1312

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May 7, 2026

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Mark Lynch

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Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator known for TV commentary, discusses U.S.-Iran deal reporting, neocon opposition, media censorship debates, insider market moves and why foreign-policy elites push escalation. Mark Lynch, Republican businessman running against Lindsey Graham, outlines his campaign to unseat Graham and why he thinks change is needed in South Carolina politics.

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INSIGHT

U.S. War Priorities Harm Domestic Interests

U.S. leadership prioritized regime-change in Iran over domestic stability, causing economic harm like higher fuel prices and ballooning war costs.
Tucker Carlson argues Iran will remain a regional power and the U.S. should prioritize citizen welfare over enforcing Israel's strategic aims.

INSIGHT

Donors Drive Pro War Pressure

Pro-war commentators get attention, but real leverage comes from big donors funding campaigns and think tanks.
Carlson names Miriam Adelson and Paul Singer as influential funders shaping Republican policy toward more conflict.

ANECDOTE

How Donor Money Targeted Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie faced a $10 million opposition ad buy funded by pro-Israel donors after criticizing AIPAC's influence.
Carlson describes the attack campaign including personal attacks on Massie's remarriage driven by donors.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Tucker Carlson, host of "The Tucker Carlson Show," to discuss reporting that the U.S. and Iran may be close to a deal to end the war, backlash from neocons furious about the possibility of de-escalation, the truth about the money and political influence behind efforts to keep the Iran war going, the push from pro-war voices to try to reach Trump before a deal is reached, bipartisan efforts to censor so-called “hate speech,” corporate media and Jake Tapper backing the crackdown attempt, why obsessing over Donald Trump either from love or hate is unhealthy, why Tucker would vote for Trump again over "dumb" Kamala, absurd backlash over their recent comments about Islam, why it's important to be self-reflective about whether you've been manipulated by the establishment press and elites, and more. Then Mark Lynch, GOP U.S. senate candidate in South Carolina, joins to discuss how he plans to defeat Lindsey Graham, why he believes "traitor" Graham needs to go, the state of the race, and more. And Megyn closes out with why she's supporting Spencer Pratt for LA mayor after his fantastic debate, the best moments of him sparring with Mayor Bass and the "failure" council member, and more.

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