Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Backing Trump

Prominent conservative commentator Tucker Carlson publicly apologized on Monday for his role in supporting President Donald Trump's election, expressing deep regret over the consequences of that backing during a podcast episode with his brother, Buckley Carlson.

In the episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," the former Fox News host reflected on his past endorsement of Trump, stating that he and others who supported the president bear responsibility for the current state of affairs. "You and I and everyone else who supported him were implicated in this for sure," Carlson said, addressing his brother, a former speechwriter for Trump's 2016 campaign. "It's not enough to say, well, I changed my mind or like, oh, this is bad, I'm out. In very small ways, but in real ways, you and me and millions of people like us are the reason this is happening right now."

Carlson emphasized the need for personal accountability, adding, "So I do think it's like a moment to wrestle with our own consciences. You know, we'll be tormented by it for a long time. I will be. And I want to say I'm sorry for misleading people, and it was not intentional. That's all I'll say." The discussion highlighted...