Tucker Carlson, the longtime conservative commentator, declared on his podcast that he will no longer support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections, marking a dramatic break from the political affiliation he defended for decades as a Fox News host.
Carlson Rejects Both Parties
Speaking on the show "Can't Be Censored" late last week, Carlson said, "There's no chance I would support the Republican Party." He quickly added, "Not gonna support the Democratic Party. I don't know what I'm going to do."
Carlson, who was fired from Fox News in 2023 and now hosts his own popular podcast, has grown increasingly disillusioned with the GOP. The breaking point, he said, was President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran in February 2026.
Apology for Supporting Trump
Carlson had supported Trump in the 2024 presidential election. However, after the Iran war began, he apologized for backing Trump and for "misleading people," insisting the deception was unintentional. He has since repeatedly criticized the war as being waged for Israel's benefit at the expense of American interests.
"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 said. "That's not just, like, they are off in the wrong direction, like, that is unacceptable, that's treasonous, it's immoral, it can't continue."
35-Year Defender Walks Away
Carlson reflected on his long-standing loyalty to the Republican Party. "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."
His departure signals potential fractures within the conservative base as the midterm elections approach, with Carlson's large following possibly influencing other voters to abandon the party.
