# Why Tucker Carlson Suddenly Turned Against Israel | Karys Rhea

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Podcast: [The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-western-spirit-with-ariel-whitman-5561415)
Published: 2026-03-19T16:34:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arielwhitman/episodes/Why-Tucker-Carlson-Suddenly-Turned-Against-Israel--Karys-Rhea-e3gl6l8
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A growing debate is unfolding inside the American right over Israel, foreign policy, and the future of the conservative movement.In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Karys Rhea, fellow at the Middle East Forum and researcher on the rising identitarian and isolationist factions within the American right.They discuss the growing tensions surrounding figures like Tucker Carlson, the rise of an anti-Israel wing inside parts of MAGA, and the broader ideological battle shaping the future of the Republican Party.Is a new faction trying to reshape the conservative movement? What role are media personalities playing in this shift? And what would happen if the historic alliance between evangelical Christians and Israel were to fracture?Karys Rhea explains why even a small but vocal minority could have an outsized influence on American politics — and what this could mean for the future of the US-Israel relationship.Topics include:Tucker Carlson and the changing discourse around IsraelThe rise of an anti-Israel current on the American rightEvangelicals and their historic support for the Jewish stateThe internal fight shaping MAGA’s futureWhether a small ideological faction can reshape the Republican Party📌 Watch, share, subscribe and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com

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