Tucker Carlson: 'I No Longer Support the Republican Party'
WASHINGTON-- Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he no longer sees a future for himself within the Republican Party, delivering one of his sharpest rebukes yet of the political movement he spent decades championing.
Speaking during a recent appearance on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast, the former Fox News host said recent polling trends and his dissatisfaction with the party’s direction have convinced him to walk away from the GOP altogether.
“The numbers tell a pretty obvious story,” Carlson said. “There’s no chance I would support the Republican Party at this point.”
Carlson stressed that his rejection of the GOP should not be interpreted as support for Democrats, whom he has also frequently criticized. Instead, he portrayed himself as politically homeless, uncertain where he will ultimately land but convinced he can no longer back Republican candidates.
“I don’t support the Democratic Party either,” Carlson said. “I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do.”
The longtime conservative media figure framed his decision as a matter of principle, arguing that he believes the Republican Party has abandoned what he considers core American interests.
“How can any American support a political party that isn’t loyal to the United States?” Carlson asked during the interview. “I don’t think you can.”
He went on to say he could no longer justify voting for Republican politicians, describing the situation as a moral issue rather than a political disagreement.
“It’s impossible for me to vote for people like that,” he said. “I’ve voted Republican my entire life. I worked at Fox News. For 35 years I’ve consistently defended the Republican Party. But there’s no defense for this. It’s wrong.”
Carlson’s comments mark the latest escalation in his increasingly public split with President Donald Trump and much of the Republican establishment. Once considered one of Trump’s most influential media allies, Carlson has emerged as one of the administration’s most vocal critics following the U.S. military campaign targeting Iran and Iranian-backed groups earlier this year.
The dispute has largely centered on foreign policy. Carlson has repeatedly accused the administration of allowing U.S. policy to be shaped by Israeli interests and has sharply criticized American involvement in the conflict. He has argued that the military action represents a betrayal of the “America First” principles that helped fuel Trump’s rise to power.
In recent months, Carlson has used interviews, podcasts and social media appearances to attack both the administration’s handling of the conflict and Republican lawmakers who supported the military operation.
His latest remarks suggest that frustration has now evolved into a complete break with the party.
Carlson left little room for ambiguity when discussing his future political involvement, declaring that he has no intention of supporting Republican candidates in upcoming elections.
“So no, I’m out,” he said.
The conservative commentator also suggested that his disillusionment may be shared by a broader segment of the Republican base, warning that other voters could follow the same path if current trends continue.
“And if I’m out,” Carlson added, “I think a lot of other people are out too.”
The comments underscore a growing divide within conservative circles as debates over foreign policy, intervention abroad and the future direction of the Republican Party continue to intensify ahead of the next election cycle.