Tucker Carlson said he can no longer support the Republican Party and will not back the GOP in the November election [1, 2, 4].
This break from the party marks a significant shift for the longtime conservative commentator, who has spent years as a leading voice for the Republican base. His refusal to support the party during an election cycle suggests a growing rift between certain populist factions and the official GOP establishment.
Carlson shared his decision during an appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast [1, 4]. He said the current state of the Republican Party is "indefensible" [1, 2, 4]. While he explicitly ruled out supporting Republicans, he also said he will not support Democrats, leaving his political status as undecided [1, 2, 4].
According to Carlson, his detachment from the party accelerated following the Iran policy of President Trump [1, 2]. He said that the party is making decisions based on criteria he finds unacceptable [1].
"There is no chance I will back Republicans in November," Carlson said [1].
He further expressed deep personal animosity toward the party leadership and its current direction. "I hate them too much," Carlson said [2].
He said that the party's decision-making process has shifted away from the priorities he values, stating that they are making decisions on the basis of other criteria [1].
“"There is no chance I will back Republicans in November."”
Carlson's public break with the GOP highlights a deepening volatility within the American right. By rejecting both major parties, Carlson positions himself as a political independent, potentially signaling a broader trend where high-profile conservative figures prioritize specific policy grievances—such as foreign policy and interventionism—over traditional party loyalty.
