Media commentator Tucker Carlson issued a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump on Sunday, April 12, 2026, following the violent collapse of a regional ceasefire agreement.
The criticism centers on a recently announced truce that was intended to pause hostilities in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Speaking on his digital platform, Carlson asserted that the President is "not free" to dictate the terms of American foreign policy.
The remark comes as reports from Lebanon confirm that strikes in Beirut resumed less than two hours after the ceasefire was officially announced by the White House.
President Trump had initially framed the agreement as a significant diplomatic breakthrough mediated with assistance from Pakistan and Egypt.
However, the truce was almost immediately tested when Israeli forces launched a series of intense aerial bombardments known as "Operation Eternal Darkness."
Witnesses in Beirut described a massive wave of explosions that struck residential and commercial districts, leading to hundreds of casualties and widespread panic.
The Israeli government has maintained that the ceasefire with Iran did not extend to its operations against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Carlson argued that the failure to include Lebanon in the agreement, or to ensure Israeli compliance, demonstrates a lack of executive autonomy.
"He's not free," Carlson stated, suggesting that the administration is unable to restrain allied military actions that conflict with stated American goals.
The commentator called for a total reassessment of the U.S. relationship with Israel, urging the government to "detach" from foreign interests that risk American security.
The White House has faced increasing pressure to clarify whether the ceasefire remains viable as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of global tension.
State Department officials have not yet responded directly to Carlson’s specific allegations regarding the President’s perceived lack of independence.
The rapid breakdown of the Beirut truce has fueled a growing domestic debate over the administration's ability to manage its primary allies in the Middle East.
As of Sunday evening, the conflict continues to escalate, casting doubt on the future of the two-week pause President Trump had promised.