Tucker Carlson has expressed remorse for his fervent support of President Trump, acknowledging that he "misled public opinion" regarding the former president. On 20/4, Carlson discussed traditional Republican conservative values with his brother, Buckley Carlson, a former speechwriter for President Donald Trump, on the *Tucker Carlson Show*.

"I think this is a time for us to examine our consciences. We will be tormented by it for a long time. I am too, and I want to apologize for misleading public opinion. I didn't intend to", Tucker Carlson stated, referring to his past support for President Trump.

Carlson's regret stems from his current disagreement with Trump regarding US support for Israel and the campaign against Iran. He was a fervent supporter of Trump throughout the 2024 election campaign, but his stance has now shifted on these key foreign policy issues.

In response to Carlson's statements, the White House cited Trump's Truth Social post from 9/4, in which he stated that Carlson and many former supporters have now become critics with "one thing in common: a low IQ". Trump further elaborated, "They are stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it". The US President also criticized Carlson in an interview with the *New York Post*, saying the journalist had a "low IQ" and "completely didn't understand what was happening".

Carlson is recognized as one of the most influential conservative journalists, political commentators, and television hosts in the US today. He is considered a leading voice supporting the "America First" movement, frequently criticizing immigration policy, globalization, US military intervention abroad, and progressive movements.

Donald Trump (left) and Tucker Carlson at a rally in Georgia in 10/2024. Photo: *Washington Post*.

Carlson's past support for Trump was extensive. During Trump's 2016 election campaign, Carlson praised him as a presidential candidate with "strange charisma". In 2020, Carlson profusely praised Trump's "America First" agenda. In 2024, the journalist even campaigned with Trump in Arizona 5 days before the election and lauded him as a "national leader".

Addressing his brother on the show, Carlson emphasized their shared responsibility: "We and those who supported the President are certainly involved in this. You wrote speeches for him, and I campaigned for him. Saying 'I've changed my mind' or 'Oh, things are bad, I'm backing out' is not enough".

Carlson's remarks come as the right-wing is increasingly divided over President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict.

Ngoc Anh (According to NBC, Guardian, CNN)