Host Carlson apologized for supporting Trump and declared his own responsibility
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The TV presenter called campaigning for Trump a moral mistake due to his statements about Iran. In response, the politician called Carlson a person with low intelligence.
American TV host Tucker Carlson has publicly apologized for supporting Donald Trump, stating his own involvement in Trump's political rise. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter, writes UNN.
Details
Carlson made the statement during an episode of his show, where he spoke with his brother Buckley Carlson. According to him, supporting Trump was a moral mistake.
We are definitely involved in this… I want to apologize for misleading people – it was unintentional
He added that he does not consider simply changing his position to be enough, and called the situation a reason to re-evaluate his own decisions.
Criticism of Trump and the split
Carlson intensified his criticism of Trump after his statements regarding Iran, particularly harsh remarks about the possible destruction of the country.
In the conversation, the brothers recalled that they had previously supported Trump, particularly during election campaigns. Buckley Carlson worked as a speechwriter for the politician, and the host himself actively campaigned for him.
According to Carlson, they realize their role in shaping his popularity.
You and I and millions of people like us are the reason this is happening now
Trump's reaction
Donald Trump, in response, criticized Carlson, calling him a "low IQ person" and "overrated."
The conflict between them has escalated in recent months, particularly due to disagreements on foreign policy and support for Israel's actions.
The conversation also touched upon previous US elections and Trump's role in transforming the conservative movement. Carlson noted that he previously saw him as a strong political leader, but now admits that there were "signs of low character" that he underestimated.