President Donald Trump is already proving why America elected him for a second term. In less than a year since his January 20, 2025, inauguration, he’s signed hundreds of executive actions, launched mass deportations, slashed government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and imposed tariffs to protect American jobs. Borders are securing, the economy is rebounding, and foreign adversaries are on notice. This is America First in action, prioritizing U.S. sovereignty, workers, and security over endless overseas commitments.
Yet, while Trump grinds away in the White House, a vocal faction of conservative commentators is tearing the movement apart with petty feuds and purity tests. At the center: Tucker Carlson’s October 2025 interview with controversial figure Nick Fuentes, which sparked a meltdown from hawks like Mark Levin and Ben Shapiro. Levin’s rants, labeling Carlson a “full-blown out of the closet Jew hater” and Fuentes “Little Adolf”, have escalated into a full-blown MAGA civil war. Seriously, guys? The president is delivering tangible results for Americans, and you’re out here name-calling and demanding loyalty to foreign agendas? Tucker Carlson is on the right side here, defending a pure America First vision that rejects neoconservative warmongering and puts U.S. interests above all else. The real dividers are the Levin-Shapiro crowd, whose hysteria risks fracturing the coalition Trump needs to succeed.
The Spark: Tucker’s Bold Interview and the True America First Stance
It all started with Carlson’s two-hour sit-down with Nick Fuentes on The Tucker Carlson Show in late October 2025. Fuentes, a 27-year-old white nationalist and leader of the “Groyper” movement, used the platform to critique U.S. foreign policy, accusing “Israel-first” conservatives of dragging America into endless wars. Carlson, ever the provocateur, engaged thoughtfully, echoing his long-held views on avoiding entanglements that don’t benefit Americans. He didn’t endorse Fuentes’ more extreme rhetoric but amplified a key point: Why should U.S. taxpayers fund foreign conflicts when our borders are porous and economy strained?
This wasn’t Carlson going rogue, it’s core to his brand. Since leaving Fox News, he’s built a massive audience by questioning the establishment’s sacred cows, from Ukraine aid to Middle East interventions. His interview racked up millions of views, resonating with young conservatives tired of Bush-era neoconservatism. Fuentes gloated post-interview: “If you disavow Tucker, you will not get the votes… America First is a precondition.” And he’s not wrong, the MAGA base increasingly demands isolationism over interventionism, aligning with Trump’s “no new wars” promise.
Tucker’s approach embodies true America First: Scrutinize all alliances, demand reciprocity, and focus resources at home. He’s not anti-anyone; he’s pro-American. As he said in a follow-up, he “hates Republicans” who stray from populism into globalist traps. This resonates because Trump’s own policies, pulling back from endless engagements while negotiating from strength, mirror it. Why waste billions overseas when we could secure our borders or rebuild infrastructure?
The Backlash: Levin’s Hysteria and the Neocon Meltdown
Enter Mark Levin, the radio host who exploded at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) event on November 1, 2025. In a tirade viewed over 150,000 times on X, Levin branded Carlson a “Jew hater” and Fuentes a “neo-Nazi reprobate,” demanding conservative institutions “do something” about them. He ranted: “For six months I’ve been fighting these bastards!” and even dragged Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) in, calling her a “traitor” for echoing isolationist views.
Ben Shapiro piled on, torching Carlson for “demoralizing the nation” without solutions. Others like Ted Cruz and Laura Loomer joined, accusing Tucker of platforming extremism. The feud went nuclear: Levin leaked private texts calling Carlson “desperate scum” and a “modern-day David Duke.” Sponsors started dropping Carlson, and #MAGAdivide trended with memes of a “civil war” UFC matchup.
But let’s call it what it is: This backlash isn’t about principles; it’s about control. Levin and Shapiro represent the old guard, neocons who prioritize Israel and hawkish policies over America’s domestic needs. Levin’s speech betrayed it: “We’ve been putting billions of dollars into [you] for half a century.” Whose “you”? Foreign allies? That’s not America First; that’s America Last. Their attacks on Tucker expose a fear: The base is shifting toward isolationism, and they’re losing influence.
MTG fired back brilliantly: “The problem is not Mark Levin; the problem is Tucker Carlson? No, the problem is neocons like you trying to drag us into endless wars.” Steve Bannon dismissed Levin as a “fat slob” spreading “pathological lies.” Even Megyn Kelly accused Levin of inciting violence. The hawks’ rhetoric, comparing critics to Nazis, mirrors the left’s smears against Trump, and it’s hypocritical.
Who Truly Represents the Future of MAGA
Polls tell the story: A mid-November 2025 Pew survey showed 45% of MAGA voters sympathizing with Carlson’s critiques, versus 35% backing hawks, a clear swing toward purist isolationism. Fuentes’ “Groyper Squeeze” threatens primaries for disloyal Republicans, warning: “We’re taking names.” Tucker’s subscriber surge post-interview proves his appeal, while Levin’s ratings dip amid boycott calls.
Tucker’s side wins because it’s authentic America First. Questioning foreign influence isn’t hate, it’s patriotism. As one X user noted: “The real story is Tucker Carlson… dividing/demoralizing the MAGA coalition by normalizing the worst ideas.” Wait, no, that’s the hawks’ spin. Actually, Tucker’s exposing how neocons co-opt MAGA for wars that drain American blood and treasure.
Trump himself navigates this wisely, staying silent while pursuing pragmatic diplomacy, demanding fair burden-sharing and avoiding quagmires. His Venezuela policy teases strikes but prioritizes U.S. interests, not regime change for its own sake. This aligns more with Tucker’s caution than Levin’s bellicosity.
The divide risks real fallout: Suppressed turnout in 2026 midterms or stalled nominations (already 47 Trump picks faltering due to GOP hesitancy). But the neocons are the culprits, not Tucker. Their “race reckoning” on the right could purge extremes, but only if we side with the purists.
Trump’s Real Wins: What We Should Be Focusing On
While this drama unfolds, Trump’s delivering: Border crossings down 90%, DOGE identifying billions in savings, manufacturing jobs surging, energy independence restored. Tariffs bring revenue, deregulation fuels growth, and foreign policy deters without endless commitment.
Infighting distracts from these victories. Levin’s refusal to debate, dismissing challengers as “neo-Nazis”, shows cowardice. Tucker offers solutions: End wasteful aid, secure borders, rebuild America. That’s the path forward.
Conclusion: Rally Behind True America First
The MAGA divide is bigger than a podcast beef, it’s a battle for the movement’s soul. Levin’s panic reveals the hawks’ desperation; Tucker’s courage shows the way. President Trump is working tirelessly for us, let’s not let neocons sabotage it with division.
Support Tucker: He’s fighting for an America that puts its people first, above all foreign lobbies or wars. Unite under that banner, sideline the warmongers, and deliver the mandate. The base agrees, now it’s time to act. What are you waiting for, guys? The president’s leading; follow the right path.
