Tucker Carlson Withdraws Support for GOP Leadership

WHO:

CNN - Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator and former Fox News host

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Alan Dershowitz, Jonathan Sarna

WHAT:

CNN - Tucker Carlson stated, “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections.

CNN - Carlson expressed disillusionment with the Republican Party, citing President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

Alternet - Carlson declared, “I would not support the Republican party, there's no chance I would support the Republican party.”

Alternet - Carlson criticized Trump for prioritizing Israel’s interests over those of the United States, particularly regarding the war against Iran.

Alternet - A February poll by Gallup indicated that support for Israel has dropped among Democrats, Republicans, and independents.

WHERE:

CNN - Carlson made his statements on the podcast “Can’t Be Censored.”

Alternet - The discussion about the war against Iran and its implications involved perspectives from various locations, including the U.S. and Israel.

WHEN:

CNN - Carlson's comments were made late last week.

Alternet - The war against Iran began in February.

Alternet - The initial Hamas attack on Israel occurred on October 7, 2023.

WHY:

CNN - Carlson's disillusionment with the Republican Party stems from his belief that it is making decisions based on criteria that do not prioritize American interests.

Alternet - Carlson accused Trump of being unduly influenced by Netanyahu, leading to decisions that he believes are detrimental to U.S. interests.

HOW:

CNN - Carlson has amassed a large following on his podcast since being fired from Fox News in 2023.

Alternet - Carlson reposted his podcast clip on X to share his views on leaving the Republican Party.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Tucker Carlson, the conservative commentator and former Fox News host, has publicly declared that he will not support the Republican Party, expressing his disillusionment with the party's direction and criticizing President Trump for prioritizing Israel's interests over those of the United States, particularly in relation to the war against Iran. During a recent episode of his podcast "Can’t Be Censored," Carlson reiterated his stance, stating, “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party,” and highlighted a February Gallup poll indicating a decline in support for Israel among various political affiliations. His comments come as the war against Iran, which began in February, continues to shape political discourse, with Carlson accusing Trump of being unduly influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.