Tucker Carlson Says He's "Sorry For Misleading People" To Back Trump
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Key Points:
- Tucker Carlson apologized on his podcast for supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, acknowledging a sense of personal responsibility and expressing that he will be "tormented by it for a long time."
- In a discussion with his brother Buckley, a Trump speechwriter, Carlson admitted that their actions contributed to the current political situation and emphasized the need to confront their consciences.
- Carlson's break with Trump intensified over the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, which he views as a betrayal of MAGA supporters who opposed foreign military engagements.
- Trump has criticized Carlson and other media figures like Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens for their opposition to the war, labeling them as troublemakers who have lost media platforms.
- Despite criticism of the war, Joe Rogan, another Trump supporter and critic of the conflict, attended a White House event where Trump announced new research on psychedelics for mental health treatment.
