NewsNBC Miami PoliticsJune 23, 2026Miami-Dade County
Tucker Carlson Announces Withdrawal of Support for Republican Party
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson stated he will no longer support the Republican Party, citing disillusionment with the party's foreign policy decisions. Carlson also confirmed he will not support the Democratic Party, leaving his future political alignment uncertain.
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The statement marks a shift in the public stance of a prominent media figure regarding his long-standing affiliation with the Republican Party, potentially influencing the political discourse of his audience ahead of the November elections.
Key Facts
- Tucker Carlson stated he will not support the Republican Party in the upcoming November midterm elections.
- Tucker Carlson stated he will not support the Democratic Party.
- Carlson cited the decision to go to war with Iran in February as the primary reason for his disillusionment with the Republican Party.
- Carlson apologized for his previous support of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
- Carlson alleged that the Republican Party makes decisions based on the interests of donors and foreign nations rather than American citizens.
- Carlson characterized the party's current direction as 'unacceptable' and 'treasonous'.
- Carlson noted he has been a defender of the Republican Party for 35 years prior to this decision.