Tucker Carlson says he will no longer support the Republican Party
Key Points:
- Tucker Carlson, a longtime conservative commentator, declared on a podcast that he will not support the Republican Party in the upcoming November midterm elections, despite his previous defense of the party over decades.
- Carlson also ruled out supporting the Democratic Party, expressing uncertainty about his political stance moving forward.
- His disillusionment with the GOP intensified after President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran in February, a move Carlson later apologized for supporting.
- Carlson criticized the Republican Party for prioritizing interests like those of Israel and donors over American voters, labeling such actions as "treasonous" and immoral.
- Having been a consistent Republican defender for 35 years, Carlson stated he is now "out" of the party and suggested that many others may feel the same.