Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has publicly apologized for his past support of President Donald Trump, stating he feels 'tormented' by his previous endorsement. In a video released Monday, Carlson admitted to 'misleading' people and acknowledged his role in Trump's political rise. 'We’re implicated in this for sure,' he said during an interview with his brother, Buckley Carlson, a former Trump speechwriter. Carlson emphasized that simply changing his mind was not enough, adding, 'You and me and millions of people like us are the reason this is happening right now.'
Carlson’s remarks come amid a growing rift on the right over Trump’s handling of the war in Iran and his declining approval ratings. Trump, facing criticism over inflation and the cost of living, has responded to Carlson’s comments with a Truth Social post calling him a 'low-IQ person.' The president also told the New York Post that Carlson has 'absolutely no idea what’s going on.'
The feud escalated last week when Carlson suggested Trump may be the 'antichrist' after the president posted AI-generated images of himself with Jesus. Carlson referenced biblical warnings about a 'man of lawlessness' who opposes religion, implying Trump fits the description. Trump’s approval ratings have hit a low point in his second term, with many Americans disapproving of his economic policies.