Overview

• On June 18, Cruz and Carlson clashed over U.S. intervention following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
• Carlson urged restraint; Cruz advocated decisive action against Iran.
• Cruz cited U.S. intelligence on Iran’s alleged plot to assassinate President Trump; Carlson repeatedly challenged that narrative.
• Carlson questioned the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s influence, prompting Cruz to allege veiled antisemitism.
• Senate Republicans circulated segments of the sit-down aiming to curb Carlson’s sway within the party; the effort signals a shift toward a more hawkish foreign policy.