Summary
Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson for his interview with Nick Fuentes, who is known for controversial and discriminatory views. Shapiro argued this support of extreme viewpoints is harmful for the conservative movement. The disagreement highlights a division within the MAGA supporters regarding what ideas should be accepted.
Key Facts
- Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson for interviewing Nick Fuentes.
- Fuentes has made offensive comments, including denying the Holocaust and saying it's okay for white people to be racist.
- Shapiro used his show to call Carlson an "intellectual coward" for promoting harmful ideas.
- Shapiro and Carlson have large online followings and influence in conservative media.
- Shapiro said both Carlson and Fuentes should be allowed to have their platforms, but stressed the need to set moral boundaries.
- The disagreement is part of a larger division among MAGA supporters over supporting extreme viewpoints.
- Carlson's interview with Fuentes received millions of views online.
