Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented’
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Podcaster Tucker Carlson expressed regret and torment over his past support for President Donald Trump.
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Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson stated he regrets backing Donald Trump and is "tormented" by his support for the President. Carlson admitted he "misled" supporters, deepening his rift with Donald Trump over the Iran war. This extraordinary mea culpa occurred during a conversation with his brother, Buckley Carlson, on The Tucker Carlson Show. The discussion reviewed the influence of money on traditional conservative values within a Republican Party now dominated by President Trump.
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