Tucker Carlson regrets supporting Donald Trump

Key Points:

• Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and right-wing commentator, expressed regret for supporting Donald Trump’s presidency, particularly criticizing the Trump administration’s war in Iran and involvement in "Operation Epic Fury," which he called "disgusting and evil."
• Carlson acknowledged that he, other Republicans, and supporters are "implicated" in the consequences of Trump’s actions, apologizing for misleading people and emphasizing the need to confront their consciences.
• The White House dismissed Carlson’s criticisms, with Trump mocking Carlson and other conservatives who have broken with him over the war, calling them "Low IQs" and "stupid people."
• Carlson broke publicly with Trump in 2025 over military involvement in Israel’s conflict with Iran, accusing Trump of complicity in war, despite endorsing Trump in the 2024 election.
• Previously, Carlson privately criticized Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims and described Trump as a "demonic force" on the day of the Capitol riot, highlighting a complex and evolving relationship between the two figures.