Trump Slams Former Friends as Low IQ

President Donald Trump called conservative pundit and former ally Tucker Carlson a “low IQ person” and a “fool” on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after Carlson warned that Trump’s Easter Sunday threat to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure could lead to nuclear war.

Trump made the remarks in an interview with the New York Post, responding to Carlson’s criticism on his show where the former Fox News host urged those close to the president to prevent what he described as an insane path toward World War 3.

Carlson had said on his program that “Desecrating Easter was the first step toward nuclear war” and that Christians needed to understand where Trump was taking the country. He warned that anyone in direct contact with the president should be prepared to resign or take legal action to stop the president if given an order to carry out such threats.

Trump rejected Carlson’s concerns as baseless, stating that he prefers dealing with smart people rather than fools. He also referenced a previous New York Post article that had labeled Carlson a “deranged” back-stabber and criticized him for not aligning with MAGA principles.

The exchange marks a public rupture between Trump and Carlson, who had previously been allies in conservative media circles. Carlson’s warning about nuclear war stemmed specifically from Trump’s Easter Sunday post threatening to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure, which Carlson characterized as reckless and dangerous.

Trump’s response underscores his pattern of lashing out at former allies who criticize his foreign policy decisions, particularly those involving Iran. The former president has repeatedly used personal attacks to dismiss concerns about the potential for escalation in the Middle East.