Trump Criticizes Tucker Carlson in Radio Interview, Confirms Severed Ties
US President Donald Trump revealed in a radio interview that he cut ties with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson months ago, calling him inconsistent and criticizing his remarks about pro-Israel figures.
Trump Breaks Ties with Tucker Carlson
US President Donald Trump harshly criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during an interview with Jewish pro-Israel radio host Sid Rosenberg, revealing that he cut ties with him several months ago. Trump stated that Carlson crossed a line with his remarks, describing him as inconsistent and a "fair-weather guy."
The discussion arose against the backdrop of Vice President J.D. Vance maintaining his personal friendship with Carlson despite political disagreements. While Rosenberg warned that this stance could complicate Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid, Trump refrained from criticizing Vance directly, focusing instead on his own turbulent history with the former Fox News host.
"I dropped him a couple of months ago, because I just felt it wasn't appropriate. He said bad things, very bad things," Donald Trump stated regarding Carlson.
Rift Within the Trump Camp
Trump highlighted Carlson's attacks on other figures, specifically mentioning conservative Jewish commentator Mark Levin, whom Trump praised as "fantastic." Although Trump admitted they never had strong personal chemistry and noted that Carlson "never really liked me," he made it clear that personal loyalty had limits when boundaries were crossed.
This exchange highlights a notable divergence within the top echelons of the Trump camp. While J.D. Vance emphasizes that personal friendships should survive political disputes, Donald Trump has firmly drawn a line, demonstrating that certain rhetoric and attacks on allies make continued association untenable.
