Staff Reports
In a recent interview on “Stay Free,” Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, had some interesting things to say about former President Donald Trump. Carlson, who was unceremoniously let go from the network, sat down with Russell Brand, a British comedian and political commentator, to discuss a wide range of topics, including American politics and Trump.
During the interview, Carlson made it clear that he still has a deep admiration for Trump. He stated, “Where am I on Trump now? Well, I love Trump.” He also clarified that his interest lies more in ideas and people rather than politics. Despite his past involvement in political commentary, Carlson insisted that he has never been interested in the political sphere.
According to Carlson, when looking back from the perspective of 2023, Trump’s rise will be considered the most consequential event in American politics in the past century. This is because of Trump’s reorientation of the Republican Party, even against the wishes of its leaders.
While Carlson refrained from commenting on the ongoing primary between Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy, he did express his admiration for Trump’s foreign policy views. Carlson commended Trump for being the only high-ranking member of the Republican Party to question America’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. He believes that this stance is deserving of praise, as the war in Ukraine is reshaping the world and its economies.
Continuing the interview, Carlson discussed the nature of populist politics in the United States. He pointed out that the country has only had one populist president in its history, Teddy Roosevelt, and highlighted three other significant populist figures: Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Ross Perot. Carlson noted that these individuals shared a common trait – they all came from the very world they criticized. According to him, their upbringing and experiences lent more weight to their critiques and made their populism more impactful.
When discussing the resistance to reform in Washington politics, Carlson compared it to a “Ceausescu move,” referencing the former Romanian dictator who failed to adapt to changing circumstances. He predicted that both Kennedy and Trump would face challenges securing their party nominations but expressed hopes for their messages to be heard.
Carlson also spoke about the power that large multinational companies have over media narratives. He criticized the pharmaceutical industry, a major advertiser on television, for having little incentive to question their products. However, he expressed optimism about the rise of social media platforms like Twitter and Rumble, which offer “less filtered sources of information with fewer gatekeepers and a higher probability you’ll hear something true.”
In conclusion, Carlson expressed hope that these new information channels might fulfill the promise of the internet by allowing the dissemination of information that those in power might not want the public to see. This interview marked one of Carlson’s first public appearances since his surprising exit from Fox News.
It’s refreshing to see Tucker Carlson still singing the praises of Donald Trump. Despite his rocky past with Fox News, Carlson remains a staunch supporter of the former president. And why not? According to Carlson, Trump’s rise will be remembered as the most consequential event in American politics in the last century. That’s quite a claim, but Carlson insists that Trump’s reorientation of the Republican Party against the wishes of its leaders is what sets him apart.
One area where Carlson particularly admires Trump is his foreign policy views. Unlike many other Republicans, Trump dared to question America’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. And guess what? Carlson agrees! He sees the Ukrainian conflict as a game-changer, reshaping the world and its economies. So, let’s give a round of applause to Trump for speaking the truth on this important issue.
But it’s not just Trump that Carlson is a fan of. During the interview, he discussed the nature of populist politics in the United States and highlighted other figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ross Perot. What do these populists have in common? According to Carlson, they all came from the world they criticized. Their upbringing and experiences lent more weight to their critiques, making their populism more impactful. It’s a refreshing take on these figures that we don’t often hear.
Of course, Carlson couldn’t resist taking a shot at Washington politics. He compared the resistance to reform to a “Ceausescu move” – a reference to the former Romanian dictator who failed to adapt to changing circumstances. He predicted that both Kennedy and Trump would face challenges securing their party nominations but expressed hopes for their messages to be heard. Let’s hope he’s right!
Tucker leaves no doubt:
"I love Trump." pic.twitter.com/Hkbi2zUZHr
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 7, 2023
Finally, Carlson touched on the power of large multinational companies in shaping media narratives. He called out the pharmaceutical industry for having little incentive to question their own products, thanks to their massive advertising budgets. But there’s hope on the horizon! Carlson pointed to social media platforms like Twitter and Rumble as offering “less filtered sources of information with fewer gatekeepers.” In his eyes, they have the potential to fulfill the promise of the internet by giving us access to information that those in power might not want us to see. Amen to that!
All in all, it’s great to see Tucker Carlson back in action and sharing his thoughts on American politics. Whether you love him or hate him, you can’t deny that he brings a unique perspective to the table. And with his humor and personality, he makes it all the more entertaining. Keep doing your thing, Tucker!
