Conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson has announced that he will no longer support the Republican Party ahead of the U.S. midterm elections later this year, marking a significant break from a movement he has backed for decades.
The former Fox News host, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in conservative media and a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, made the remarks during a recent episode of his podcast.
Speaking about his dissatisfaction with the Republican Party, Carlson said: "There's no chance that I would support the Republican Party."
His comments come after his repeated criticism of U.S. military action against Iran, which Carlson has argued was carried out in the interests of Israel rather than the United States.
The political commentator accused the Republican Party of failing to represent its "voters, citizens and nation." He later emphasized that his frustration was not an endorsement of the Democratic Party.
"I don't know what I am going to do," Carlson said, clarifying that he does not intend to switch political allegiances.
Carlson's remarks have fueled discussion about the future of the conservative movement and whether disillusioned Republican voters could rally behind a third political force.
Among those pushing for an alternative is Elon Musk, who has previously spoken about establishing a new political movement known as the America Party following his own disagreements with Republican leaders.
Carlson, whose YouTube channel has amassed more than 5.6 million subscribers, underscored the depth of his disappointment with the party he had supported for most of his life.
"I voted Republican my entire life. I have been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican Party, but there is no defending this. I'm out," he said.