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Tucker Carlson says he will no longer support the Republican Party

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Tucker Carlson said on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast that "there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party" as the November midterm elections approach. Carlson accused party leaders and donors of "treasonous" actions, saying the GOP puts corporate interests and support for Israel ahead of American citizens and naming the Iran war as a breaking point. As a longtime, high-profile conservative commentator, Carlson's public break could siphon votes, reshape right-wing media messaging before November, and signal a deeper rift in the GOP that may open space for third-party efforts or insurgent candidates.

Andrew Lawrence
@ndrew.bsky.social

tucker carlson is lying, he will vote gop up and down his ballot, he will use his platform to promote republicans and he will use this “break” with the gop to lend false credibility to his future endorsements

159644d ago
Andrew Lawrence134

tucker carlson gave up $40M to do a podcast in his garage. the man is one of the biggest morons on the planet

Rlessard15

Exactly. The Joe Rogan types will also find some culture war reason why they cannot support the Dems as well

Thor Benson6

I'm gonna trust the guy from the Tucker Carlson watchdog organization

Elizabeth Gormley4

There isn’t a sincere bone in his body. He’s a soulless opportunist.

Several Animals4

He may even be on their ballot. Nazi ass weasel that guy.

John Rosevear4

My theory is that a lot of his income went away when Orban fell, and so he's looking for the next big grift.

cjdit.bsky.social2

This a.m. a commentator said Carlson and MTG have "quit" the Republican party because things are going so bad for Trump, they can't continue to blame the Dems for everything. And since they don't have anyone to rail against anymore (except the Republicans), they're taking their marbles & going home.

Bubber2

I think Carlson is seeing if he can bring enough of his fan base with him to run for office.

a bloo2

It’s probably being a Bill O’Reilly “independent”

badgerbluebelle2

Tucker trying to find a seat when the music stops.

Nick2

Once a fox host always a fox host, he lost his job because he was viewed as a liability to the network, he didn't lose it because he had a road to Damascus conversion. He is still the same piece of shit.

Juggles2

It's more a signal that we're in the end days of Trump than we are witnessing anything noble from Tucker. He is pretending to choose the wilderness instead of acknowledging this brand of conservative is being sent there.

Ryan Faja2

And even if he was sincere, which he isn’t, he try to make amends for all of his hate-fueled past work, but he isn’t.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Tucker Carlson on the midterms: "There's no chance I would support the Republican Party ... if I'm out, then I think a lot of other people are out"

122444d ago
Rick Havoc138

*waiting on the next grift*

Tom 🇺🇸⚾️ 🇺🇦 🐈‍⬛88

I clearly remember Republicans saying exact that phrase the night the Access Hollywood tape came out. They all fell in line.

Patric Reynolds64

Ugh… not looking to hearing from this opportunistic shithead constantly until 2029.

Lynne33

I mean, "let them fight" and all. But he's about as trustworthy as the proverbial scorpion getting a ride from a frog across a river.

Only Fred27

Except the man lies almost as much as Trump so yah, sure.

txlawyer19

Bailing from the loss in advance so he won’t look responsible for it.

Helioscrivener16

Before anyone gets carried away, Carlson is an outright Nazi who twice platformed pro-Nazi pro-Hitler Holocaust-apologist Darryl Cooper, introducing him as "The most important historian alive today" before he went on to paint Hitler as the hero of WWII and Churchill the "villain."

Todders16

He shifts with the tides. He knows how toxic it’s become. He’s an opportunist and will cash in, in some form or another.

AdamantiteKnight13

He's definitely testing the waters to try and form a christian nationalist party. Don't ever fucking hand it to him.

Deadcoco13

He doesn't support Democrats either who actually are fighting for democracy Tucker can never be trusted

KC Momkin10

They are always good at lobbing insults and threats. The real question: if not the current GOP, then what? Because until that is answered, it is noise.

oakidoaki.bsky.social9

I trust this fucker as much as I do the one currently occupying the White House! Not one damn bit, not one!

David Isaacs IRL8

Tucker Carlson has waffled between political positions and parties more in the last 30 years than Eggo has varieties of waffles.

Oleo7

Mildly interesting but I have very little interest in Mr. Tucker’s views on anything.

call634-57896

Somebody needs to tell this fucking weasel that he is part of the reason we are here. MAGAts glommed onto his every word, cranking up their trumpian induced dreams before voting and now....he finally comes around to seeing the Nation on fire? Oh, added personal not: Go fuck yourself, simp.

Deb6

Not that I believe him but,

Sunset Cove5

Carlson is a lying asshole! #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

justbegreene5

Tucker would like to think he influences people for his opinion. Change or not it will never erase the stain of being paid to lie for Fox! Can’t walk that back!

Rochester.Ray5

Ezra Klein: why tucker Carlson is the candidate the Democrats need in 2028.

Paul Arzooman5

Tucker Carlson has only ever been about Tucker Carlson being noticed.

[The Great War & Modern Memory]5

This little rhetorical turn by Cucker Tarlson doesn’t make him our friend anymore than MTG. He's still a #douche.

Rivka5

He's still glazing Trump though

forced2bnice2u.bsky.social4

Oh forget the cats and dogs, they’re eating each other! 🥴

Dan Bauer4

If you’ve lost Tucker how the hell do you still have 20%

James4

This feels like the part in Jerry Maguire where he’s all “who’s coming with me” and no one goes with him.

Wabashmom204

He's positioning for a run in '28.

Barbara Castellano3

We will see. You can't believe any of these freaks!

nancyspantsbelt.bsky.social3

You love to "hate to see it"!

Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot2

This is the first time I have seen a new MAGA story on Bluesky. This war has been raging on X since they killed Charlie. Was Bluesky banning this or were they banning any talk about you know who killing Charlie?

Reggie Rink2

Define out. Vote democratic? Don't vote? Still vote republican, but lie about it?

hikercat.bsky.social2

Tucker watching his fan base get smaller as they wake up from the cult he help to create. Now he is desperately chasing them, and hoping to get on the next gravy train. Tucker, Massie, Marge, we are not buying the new lies you are selling. You had NO belief system only saw a chance at money.

Resist Tyranny2

He's a Charlatan! Dude is in a perpetual selling snake oil mode! What did he say about Russia? 🙄

Logan (Enid Fanboy)2

How could I do the thing I've been doing all my life up to this point without regard for ethics?

S Jane2

Wasn’t he in Russia recently impressed by their shopping carts and telling us how Russia was so civilized?

jeffw2

he helped create this disgusting mess..

barfae.bsky.social2

Or is he magically going to be persuaded to jump back on the Trump train just before the midterms?? There is no choice but to be cynical these days.

jojooz-55.bsky.social2

Oh boy. He just made someone very upset. And, too little too late Tucky!!

Jems2

The sheer tonnage of my disinterest in the thoughts or actions of this grifting bigot would fill supertankers.

Brandie2

Said one of the MAIN characters in the chapter that got us here. FU Tucker.

jamie6058.bsky.social2

He literally helped create this Republican party. He knew exactly what he was doing but the money was too sweet and now that he's squeezed every dollar he can from his grift, he's trying to change his reputation so his kids don't grow up to see that he's an evil POS.

cookie1972.bsky.social2

I really don't care what that man has to say

NorseGuard2

The rats are leaving the sinking ship!!

Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger.substack.com

“People who need an enemy can never afford to win.” Why Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene are leaving the Republican Party—and why it has less to do with disagreement than with the business model of permanent grievance. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

83044d ago
Feathered Stone18

Tucker and MTG are not to be trusted ever they are still a wolf in sheep’s clothing

raventerp1.bsky.social16

The GOP is imploding. White deaths now exceed white births. Whites a minority in the US by 2045. And they know it. www.newsweek.com/study-shows-...

P Collirigger5

Their financial futures are built on grabbing attention. Every six months or so they have to do something outrageous. Sometimes it's throwing a Nazi salute. Sometimes it's a performative storming out.

Lark LaTroy5

I don't care why they are leaving. They both helped create this monster with their lies and deflections. Now, when they see the results, they run. They both need to be called out and held accountable at every opportunity. Never let them off that hook.

Josh4

I mostly agree with your sentiments. I think Tucker is leaving the R party to setup a run for the White House in 2028. He wants to be "America First" MAGA, which this admin isn't doing when it comes to Iran, for instance. I think the same about Mad Marge, but from a financial standpoint.

US Asunder3

Are they resurrecting the Tea Party to split the vote?

VictoriousYankee2

It’s because they’re running for president and vice president in 2028. tucker and mtg: Make Our Monarchy Great Again!

skippyoz2

As the saying goes, lay down with dogs, get fleas. No offense to dogs or fleas.

1fitter.bsky.social2

If they fell into a black hole never to return i couldn't care less.

elaine2

i don't trust either - - words are cheap. let's see what their future ACTIONS are - - helping people to register to vote . . taking people to polling stations . . .etc. . . . meaningful actions by you two . . . not talk . . . actions. show that you mean what you say. prove it . . .

Jon Cooper
@joncooper-us.bsky.social

Tucker Carlson is officially breaking with the Republican Party after spending decades as one of its most influential backers. He accused the party of "treasonous" actions and putting the interests of corporate donors and Israel above those of American citizens, especially regarding the Iran war.

67945d ago
Good Trouble101

Tucker Carlson can eat a bag of dicks. He’s just reinventing himself because he sees the iceberg in front of the Trumptanic. Carlson is one of the main reasons why we’re in this mess today. Him and his Fox News liars pounded Obama daily for no reason other than he was our first Black president.

GwenieThinks 🤔43

But he's ok with supporting Russia over Americans!!! 🖕🏾 him !!!!

Louise36

He's in the same group of people as MTG. They have wreaked havoc for years poisoning the minds of people across this country. I don't give a flying fuck what Tucker Carlson has to say now. The damage has been done. He can't roll it back, he can't undo it, he can't make it a go away with "I'm sorry".

Sarcasmo Ultra BLAM!19

I don't care, and I don't believe him. The sooner I never hear about him again, the happier I'll be.

There Is No Spoon15

All he is doing is self promoting for his time after Trump. He is a liar who will say anything to get what he wants.

@debbie15614

I smell No Labels. Beware sheep in wolves clothing.

Lips12

Tucker helped to create the mess. He should be bound to it.

Smirnov-Spite12

Putin is paying him more than Fox ever did.

TonyHQ10

It took him long enough. As long as he was employed by Fox News he was an ardent MAGA.

mudgeman.bsky.social9

The most shocking aspect of all of this is that there’s still an AOL.

🍁Justin Case8

My money is on him voting Republicon next election.

Susan Behrens7

In the Dominion lawsuit against Fox we all saw Tucker Carlson’s texts showing he knew the “stolen election” claims were BS and he didn’t seem to like Trump very much. That was in 2020, and it took Carlson until now to find his conscience? I call bullshit. This is suspicious.

Nunki 🇨🇦🇺🇦7

Nope. Tucker is still maga through and through. He's just following the money. He's now and will always be a grifter and he'll find a reason to vote republican again once the demented orange buffoon is out of the picture.

Ed D6

He's not leaving. Just looking for attention

Magnus G. Singleton5

Everyone knows that Tucker is a master propagandist. He’s caused indelible division and hatred across the nation. He should be a man without a country.

Todd Kolod💙5

Now a warning from Tucker Carlson? What a fucking arsonist!

Sergeant Swamp💙4

The only thing he will do is to continue being the asshole he has always been🎯.

Gerry Cohen4

Ha. We don't want him.

Elizabeth3

Not buying it. He's got ulterior motives

🇨🇦❄️💧🔫🇨🇦3

Jon, your AOL news links are so cute. Seeing those three letters always takes be back to a somewhat safer and less toxic time period.

jeffw3

hard to believe all of a sudden he sees how corrupt they are after 25 years of defending them..slow learner?

Grolaw 🌐🇺🇦🇲🇽🇨🇦3

#Fuck_Tucker with a hot poker & send him to hell!

Lpeterp3

Ha! Where does this loudmouth conspiracy theorist think he's going to go?

Johnny 🫧 Cowlick3

We could've told Tucker Carlson all those things about the GOP years ago.

CarlPorterRoberts3

That's rich coming from a clown that helped put the bastards in power.

zebrah.bsky.social3

Tucker Carlson is a man NEVER to be trusted. Don’t turn your back. Don’t leave out your security codes and definitely never share any secrets.

JacqueBlue3

He's leaving the Republican Party to join the Nazi Party. Please stop treating these traitors like heroes who finally came around to the correct views.

PhillyHead/FloridaAddress3

We don’t want him. Signed, Democratic activist

JC3

Whatever sells. It’s always about the money. Fucking ass hat ruined our country for a few bucks. “No time for losers cause we are the…” -FM You get the point

What?!3

But does he and his evil heart still think Jill Biden doesn't deserve the "Doctor" title she earned through years of education and research? He didn't just support Trump & GOP. He supported divisive ideas that had nothing to do with any party. He supported Putin, FFS!!! bsky.app/profile/jonc...

I am The Mal3

And we're all supposed to what? Ain't gonna happen. Whatever it is.

Marnilou2

Too little too late but glad he did.

Obadiah Brooks2

Fuck him he’s partly responsible for all this.. hating Trump in private while praising him on Fox. That dude and mtq can fuck right off.

LesnielBC 🇨🇦🇩🇰2

Tucker can still go fuck himself ten ways to Sunday. POS.

Deeds Not Words2

Lol, is he joining the Nazis or the KKK?

cdnhelp.bsky.social2

Yeah well good old Tucker still does high fives and bum pats with Putin. He just plays the game of look at me. I am a somebody. He’s probably in the Epstein files along with his Fox buddies. I always wonder why Tucker, and other Fox News anchors are not screaming for the release Hannity included

I0100110102

I'm calling bullshit, as others have pointed out similar tantrums were thrown by his peers and they always renege. Remember all those articles months ago about 'Joe Rogan totally regrets endorsing Trump'--remind me, who attended his little lawn wrestling party the other night?

Steven H. Maines™2

Whiner. He helped create the fuck story.

Linda2

He can go to Hell. He helped make this nightmare! 🖕Fucker

Countess of Candy 🍭2

So he’s running for President?

Shogirl2242

I think the headline should read, Tucker has abandoned the lies of the Republican Party and has aligned himself with Russian propaganda and is telling all his followers to come along.

birdbabe.bsky.social2

He is lying to promote himself. Don’t waste your breath.

Ann-The Constitution is a Document of Limitations & Rights 🇺🇸2

Well, he watched it happen, and cheered on the progress, and now that the tide is turning he has remorse?

Christopher Webb
@cwebbonline.com

Tucker Carlson, the bigot, says he no longer supports the Republican Party going into the midterms because it’s “immoral.” You can’t make this shit up…

52144d ago
SlouchingTiger34

"I no longer support this raging, out-of-control fire that I deliberately helped start!"

D. Earl Stephens25

He's a very, very sick, weak man.

ClaMVP19

The guy who hung out with Andrew Tate and Orban…hmmm.

David Ray17

Fuck him, he’s a large part of why we are here

Greatest Generation Kid13

He very much fed that monster growing! HE CAN ROT IN HELL!

💙🏳️‍🌈 Goldie (aka Kh’ymm) 🏳️‍🌈💙10

He wants to run for prez. He’s positioning. F him

danistone83.bsky.social7

Curious - what’s his angle now??

Wikidgarden6

Does anyone care? It’s Tucker Carlson.

Kentucky Hills5

Rats fleeing the sinking ship.

Ty McBrayer5

The arsonist who set his own house on fire. Tucker now lacks any relevance.

TROGDOORRRRRR5

Oofffaahhh what is he a libertarian now?!? Whiny little itch, why daddy why…. Stfu 🤬

hiya0770.bsky.social3

Does anybody pay attention to him anymore?

Ariana Niko3

Trump feels like a cancer that’s eaten away at both America and the Republican Party

Joe Bacon3

I don't believe a word that liar says. I fully expect him to run for President in 2028 as a Republican.

El Intrepido rides again3

Tucker Carlson leaving the RePubes is like an infected white Christian man whose Gential Wart falls off; but he still has Ghonorhea, Syphilis and the Red Raider Clap The cult still supports their STD Don J tRump

Skip hop jump 🍀💮🐳🐚🐸🐾2

Is he finished tanning his testicles?

Resistateveryturn2

Tucker is expecting a blowout is what this tells me. If it doesn't happen he is fine if it does he will say I told ya so

silenceredux.bsky.social2

He was fine with Republicans until he wasn't. He belongs with them. Fuck this guy.

Marfyroo2

Nice try motherfucker, you are not washing the stink off.

atheniasenior01.bsky.social2

He will be running back to MAGA. Can’t trust him.

Scott Mahon2

Carlson’s brand is opposition and outrage. Gotta maintain the 30 minute hate vibes. It’ll switch to dems as soon as he has a candidate to target.

▪️Sandy▪️2

He just figured out now that it's “immoral"? Sorry, chump. You are way too late to the party! Literally.

@KeepItBlueDems.bsky.social2

That's rich coming from Carlson.

LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸
@namwella1961.bsky.social

Remarks: Tucker Carlson is leaving the Republican Party. "How could I support a political party that is not loyal to the US, there is no defending this. I'm out." You know it's bad when Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene are the voices of reason in the room. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed

21944d ago
pattyanne49.bsky.social9

Oh please, you honestly think they're doing this because they see the the bad in their party? No, they see the writing on the walls and cutting their losses and hope no one remembers how they helped build the GOP to what it is today. At least that's my take.

Scott Smith6

I actually had an article about that but I wasn't sure it was true

ro-terese55.bsky.social5

He will luck any boots to stay relevant! 🤮

Michael Corthell5

That is how fractured the GOP has become. When Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene are the ones calling out disloyalty or corruption, the party has drifted into territory even its own arsonists find alarming. The Republican coalition is eating itself in public.

Jeff3

Honestly, it is just about the adult diaper stench from 🍊💩🤡. Everything else MAGA they adore!

Just Jill 💖3

He is playing the long game.

KiHoll3

Both will still vote Republican. Party membership doesn't mean anything.

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 | 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽.2

He’s still a republiqunt, as is Marjorie Traitor Greed. I agree with the others saying these folks are strutting new feathers to see who’ll fall for the charade. I will need much more convincing than a few statements. Actions are required, not just lip service.

Sheryl with an S2

The rats are abandoning the ship!

Debbie Allen2

They've got a plan or something big has happened or they wouldn't be turning away from trump. Greene was told by trump not to run for (I believe it was) Senate in Georgia or that he wouldn't back her if she wanted a higher position in the party & it wasn't long until she turned on him.

Ishtar2

Tucker is a political arsonist .

QuietOurStreets2

That creep just wants publicity. And he’s getting it. Just wait for all the paid interviews coming his way. Some a-holes never stop.

Peggy Stuart
@peggystuart.bsky.social

Tucker Carlson turns on the Republican Party: "There's no chance I would support the Republican Party. How could any American voter support a political party that's not loyal to the United States?"

14844d ago
L S D31

Tucker Carlson is a snake and Putin asset. Lest us forget his visit to Russia and his Russian propaganda video where he said “Moscow is much nicer than any city in America” Yeah, of course it’s nice, it’s oligarch central. “America first” is a Russian psy-op just like maga was.

Pensive Crone17

He is an opportunistic shit.

Emma BrandWatson11

Two little, too late Tucker. You’ll never get the #Trumpstain off of you.

A Citizen10

How could any American believe Tucker Carlson? Didn’t he gush all over Putin & Russia?

rngtrik.bsky.social10

He talks about what the party has become as if he wasn’t standing at the wheel while it was headed in that direction.

Faith 🌊🥷🏌️‍♀️8

Must be getting ready for a presidential run

PeriwinkleRose 💙🇺🇦7

Not buying any of this for a hot second, Tucker.

Marie 🇨🇦7

I remember when he was in Russia raving about their grocery carts 🛒 that require a coin to release them and when you return them your coin is returned. We’ve had these forever in Canada. All of a sudden now he’s worried Republicans are not patriotic enough?

termitebaby53.bsky.social6

I've never watched Tucker. I only know him from clips and things I've read. So, I don't want to go out on a limb here, but I think he's LYING!

Twinsfan81 💙🇺🇸🦅🦋5

Hmm, makes me wonder what’s going to be revealed? Because, this man is not to be trusted.

Carri Weatherwax5

Tucker Carlson isn't a real person, he just plays one on cable

Brandon4

Don’t buy or even give this nonsense any bullion. MTG is also “supposedly leaving.” They are simply hedging that Orange is about to crush the party and they can pull a phoenix and ashes thing. Leave that bait on the hook. We shouldn’t even post about him.

Old Guys Rule4

Tucker is trying to reinvent himself. Don't let him. The stench of trumpism should stick with him forever.

Rita 🌻4

Just a rat fleeing a sinking ship.

Pirate Jenny2

Whooooooooooo is paying this man now

Carl Feher2

He’s worked his entire career making this happen. It has his DNA. The MSGA BABY IS HIS!

☘️MaryCate☘️Votes☘️2

Give him a beat; he’ll be right back with them when it suits him.

sandy2950.bsky.social2

Has all the class of Marjorie Taylor Greene!!

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