Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he no longer supports the Republican Party, citing what he described as a lack of loyalty to the United States among party leaders.
Break With the GOP
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Speaking on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, Carlson said he would not support Republican candidates in future elections.
"I would not support the Republican Party, there's no chance," Carlson said. "Not because I support the Democratic Party. I don't know what I'm going to do."
Criticism of Party Leadership
Carlson argued that Americans should not support a political party they believe is not acting in the country's interests.
"It's not possible to vote for people like that and I'm not going to," he said.
The former Fox News host said he had voted Republican throughout his life and spent decades defending the party, but now believes its actions are indefensible.
"I've been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican Party, but there's no defending this because it's immoral," Carlson said.
Split With Trump Over Iran
Carlson's break with the party follows a growing rift with President Donald Trump over U.S. policy toward Iran. Once a prominent supporter of Trump, Carlson has sharply criticized the administration since the U.S. military campaign against Iran and its allied groups began earlier this year.
He has accused the administration of being influenced by Israel in its approach to the conflict and has repeatedly attacked Trump over the issue.
Future Political Support Unclear
Carlson said his opposition extends beyond the president and that he does not intend to vote for Republican candidates in upcoming elections.
While ruling out support for Republicans, he said he does not currently know what political path he will take instead.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 23 June 2026