Tucker Carlson Regrets Backing Trump

Tucker Carlson, a prominent conservative podcaster and former Fox News host, has publicly expressed regret for supporting Donald Trump, calling it a mistake that will haunt him. During an episode of his podcast with his brother Buckley Carlson, Tucker apologized for misleading people about his support for the president.

The two brothers discussed their past involvement in Trump's political career and expressed remorse over their role in getting him elected. 'You know, we’ll be tormented by it for a long time – I will be,' Tucker said. 'And I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people. It was not intentional, that’s all I’ll say.' This mea culpa comes after years of Carlson being one of Trump's most influential media allies.

Reactions to Carlson's apology have been mixed. Social media users seemed divided on whether Carlson was telling the truth. Experts in psychology and body language have offered varying interpretations of his sincerity. Cindy Frantz, a social psychologist at Oberlin College, noted that public apologies often have mixed motives and it is hard for people to know with certainty why someone is apologizing.

Frantz also pointed out that Carlson's apology seemed more explicit in taking responsibility compared to other public apologies. However, Susan Constantine, a body language expert, observed that Carlson's language and behavior during the podcast were mixed, indicating he might be holding something back. She noted that Carlson moved from 'I' to 'we' at the beginning of his apology, suggesting he was not taking full personal responsibility.

The rift between Carlson and Trump has intensified due to disagreements over military action in Iran. According to The New York Times, Carlson was among the few voices lobbying against military action before Trump launched attacks on the country. He warned Trump about the risks to US military personnel, energy prices, and regional partners if the United States went to war with Iran.

Trump has responded with characteristic fury, mocking Carlson on social media as a 'low IQ person.' The president also lumped Carlson together with other conservative commentators like Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens. Meanwhile, Buckley Carlson stepped down from his role as deputy press secretary to Vice President JD Vance amid the escalating feud between his father and Trump.