Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson announced he will no longer support the Republican Party, stating that there is "no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections. Carlson, who has amassed a significant following on his own podcast since his departure from Fox News Channel in 2023, made the remarks on the podcast "Can't Be Censored" late last week. He also clarified that he would not support the Democratic Party, adding, "I don't know what I'm going to do."
Carlson's disillusionment with the Republican Party appears to have been amplified by President Donald Trump's decision to engage in military action against Iran in February. Carlson had previously supported Trump in 2024, but following the escalation, he apologized for his endorsement, calling it a mistake and stating he had "misled people." He characterized the war as being initiated at the behest of Israel rather than serving American interests.
He has frequently criticized the party for what he perceives as a failure to represent its own voters, citizens, and the nation. "They are making decisions on the basis of other criteria, what’s best for this company, what’s best for Israel, what’s best for our donors," Carlson stated. He went further, describing such actions as "treasonous" and "immoral."
"I’ve been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican Party, I mean very consistent defender, but there’s no defending this," he said. "So no, I’m out. And if I’m out, then I think a lot of other people are out."