Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’
Summary
Tucker Carlson, a conservative podcaster, said he feels deeply troubled by his past support for President Donald Trump and apologized for misleading people. He criticized Trump’s actions on the Iran war and said he and others who backed Trump share responsibility for current problems.Key Facts
- Tucker Carlson said he is “tormented” by supporting President Trump and apologized for misleading people.
- Carlson previously called Trump “the single most repulsive person on the planet” in 1999 but supported him in both 2016 and 2024 elections.
- Carlson criticized Trump’s handling of the Iran war and called the president’s language about it “vile on every level.”
- He acknowledged that those who supported Trump, including himself and his brother (a former Trump speechwriter), share responsibility for current events.
- President Trump has publicly insulted Carlson, calling him “Low IQ” and threatened to name supporters as good or bad.
- Carlson was fired from Fox News in 2023 after a major lawsuit settlement involving false election claims.
- After leaving Fox News, Carlson started his own media company and has been critical of Trump’s recent actions and rhetoric.
- Carlson questioned whether Trump’s behavior could be compared to that of the antichrist because of his attacks on religious figures and symbols.
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