Tucker Carlson on Wednesday launched a scathing critique of President Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning "birthright Americans" and failing in his leadership duties. In a video posted on social media, the former Fox News host did not mention Trump by name but made it clear who he was addressing.
Carlson's Accusations
Carlson claimed that Trump has neglected working-class Americans who desire jobs, affordable healthcare, and emergency rooms "not crowded with people who don't speak English." He also said these citizens want the freedom to criticize leaders and speak out against foreign governments. "You hate people like that," Carlson declared. "You certainly hate them because they are a reminder of how you have failed. You have not done a good job running this country."
The conservative commentator further criticized Trump's foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran. "They've never looked inward once in 10 years," Carlson said, using the plural third person to include Trump and his administration. "And now they've reached the point of maximum frustration, where the biggest thing they've ever done, which is try to regime-change the Iranian government, and it hasn't worked."
Dismissal of Epstein Files
Carlson also took aim at Trump's dismissive attitude toward the Jeffrey Epstein case. "Shut up!" the host yelled, mimicking Trump's response to questions about the matter. The rant included a reference to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, suggesting she also experienced similar neglect.
MAGA Divorce
Carlson, once considered a potential running mate for Trump in 2024 despite reportedly insulting him off-camera, has increasingly distanced himself from the president. Outraged by Trump's ongoing war in Iran, Carlson recently apologized for supporting him and influencing others to do the same. This latest outburst signals a definitive break between the two figures.
