Tucker Carlson Says He Is Leaving Republican Party

In a significant break from the political movement he long championed, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has declared he will no longer support the Republican Party, citing its foreign policy direction as a betrayal of American interests. Carlson made the announcement during a June 18 appearance on the "Cant Be Censored" podcast, stating he is "out" after 35 years as a vocal party defender.

Carlson framed his departure as a moral stand, arguing the GOP has prioritized the interests of a foreign nation, which he identified as Israel, over those of American citizens. He said he could not support a party he views as disloyal to the United States. "How could I, or any American voter, support a political party that's not loyal to the United States, that puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens?" Carlson said. "It's not possible to vote for people like that. And I'm not going to."

His criticism centers on President Donald Trump's military action against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, which Carlson has previously condemned. He suggested the Trump administration's decisions are being made based on what is best for donors and Israel rather than the...