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Tucker Carlson Breaks With Republicans

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • American TV personality Tucker Carlson stated he cannot support Republicans in the upcoming November midterm elections.
  • Carlson cited U.S. support for Israel and the war against Iran as reasons for his stance, calling it "high treason."
  • He has consistently defended the Republican party for 35 years but now feels unable to do so.

American television personality Tucker Carlson has announced he cannot support the Republican Party in the upcoming November midterm elections, nor will he back the Democrats. Carlson, a prominent conservative commentator, revealed his stance in his podcast "Can't Be Censored."

Carlson, who previously worked for Fox News before his departure in 2023, has become a popular figure with his own podcast. His decision appears to stem from a shift in his views regarding U.S. foreign policy, particularly its support for Israel and involvement in conflicts, which he has previously linked to the war against Iran.

They decide based on other criteria (than what is good for the people), what is best for this company, what is best for Israel, what is best for our donors. That is not just the wrong direction, it is direct treason, it is immoral, it cannot continue.

โ€” Tucker CarlsonExplaining his reasons for not supporting the Republican Party.

"They decide based on other criteria (than what is good for the people), what is best for this company, what is best for Israel, what is best for our donors. That is not just the wrong direction, it is direct treason, it is immoral, it cannot continue," Carlson stated on his podcast, expressing strong disapproval of the current political direction.

Carlson, who has been a vocal defender of the Republican Party for 35 years, expressed his inability to continue his support. "I have consistently defended the Republican Party for 35 years, completely consistently, but it is not possible to defend this. So no, I am done, and if I am done, I think many others are done," he said, suggesting his decision might influence others.

I have consistently defended the Republican Party for 35 years, completely consistently, but it is not possible to defend this. So no, I am done, and if I am done, I think many others are done.

โ€” Tucker CarlsonStating his decision to withdraw support from the Republican Party.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.