President Donald Trump and top officials are ramping up attacks on conservative critics of the war, opening an unexpected offensive front as the United States nears a potential end to the Iran conflict.

Throughout his political career, Trump has never shied from attacking critics, regardless of party. But some Trump world insiders, including current and former administration officials, worry his attacks on Tucker Carlson and others are elevating dissent on the right and potentially undercutting his own messaging for bringing the war to a close.