Trump Avoided Iran War, Told Carlson and Musk: Book

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly stated his intention to avoid war with Iran, telling commentator Tucker Carlson and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, "We are not going to do it." This assertion is detailed in the new book 'Regime Change' by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The book claims Trump made these remarks during a meeting in the Oval Office. Haberman and Swan suggest Trump sought Carlson's advice due to his influence over a segment of Trump's supporters, despite Carlson's past criticisms. The book also recounts Carlson telling Trump that 'they want you to get into a war with Iran,' to which Trump responded affirmatively. The authors describe Trump's self-assessment of strength as arrogance, with Carlson countering that no president since FDR had been that strong. The book also covers other topics, including the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

This book excerpt reveals Donald Trump's alleged stance on avoiding war with Iran, offering insights into his foreign policy considerations and interactions with influential media figures.