Tucker Carlson apologizes for his role in helping Trump get elected: ‘I’ll be tormented for a long time’
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Tucker Carlson expressed deep regret for his role in helping elect Donald Trump, stating he expects to be "tormented by it for a long time" and apologized for misleading people unintentionally.
- Carlson criticized Trump’s character and questioned whether the former president’s controversial actions were part of a long-term plan, highlighting concerns about Trump’s loyalty primarily to neoconservatives and wealthy donors.
- The Carlson brothers discussed alleged stymied investigations into two assassination attempts on Trump during his campaign, implying possible interference by senior officials.
- Since leaving Fox News, Tucker Carlson has been vocally critical of Israel’s involvement in the Iran conflict and American Christian Zionists, leading to accusations of antisemitism which he denies on religious grounds.
- The Carlson family’s distancing from Trump continued as Tucker’s son, Buckley Carlson, left his role with JD Vance’s office to start a consulting agency, a move reportedly planned before the Iran war began.
