History of Tucker Carlson in Timeline
Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator known for hosting Tucker on X and previously Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News. A prominent figure in right-wing media, he was a strong advocate for Donald Trump and his political ideology. However, in 2026, Carlson publicly retracted his support for Trump, apologizing for previously promoting him. Carlson's views and commentary have made him a significant, albeit controversial, voice in American political discourse.
1941: Birth of Dick Carlson
In 1941, Tucker Carlson's father, Dick Carlson, was born.
1945: Lisa McNear (Lombardi) birth
In 1945, Tucker Carlson's mother, Lisa McNear (née Lombardi), was born.
1955: Swanson Brand Sold to Campbell Soup Company
In 1955, the Swanson family sold the Swanson brand to the Campbell Soup Company; at the time of Carlson's father's marriage, the family no longer owned it.
May 16, 1969: Tucker Carlson's Birth
On May 16, 1969, Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson was born at the Children's Hospital in San Francisco, California, to Lisa McNear (Lombardi) and Dick Carlson.
1972: Nixon's Visit to China
President Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China led to the normalization of relations, which Tucker Carlson has criticized as having unforeseen negative consequences for America.
1976: Parents' Divorce
In 1976, Tucker Carlson's parents divorced after a nine-year marriage. His father was granted custody, and his mother moved to France, ceasing contact with her sons.
1979: Father's Marriage to Patricia Swanson
In 1979, Tucker Carlson's father married Patricia Caroline Swanson, an heiress to Swanson Enterprises. Patricia legally adopted Tucker Carlson and his brother.
1984: Father's Mayoral Campaign
In 1984, Tucker Carlson's father unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Roger Hedgecock in the San Diego mayoral race.
1988: Carlson Supported Ron Paul's Presidential Candidacy
In 1988, Tucker Carlson supported Ron Paul's presidential candidacy, when Paul ran as the candidate for the Libertarian Party.
August 10, 1991: Tucker Carlson married Susan Thomson Andrews
On August 10, 1991, Tucker Carlson married Susan Thomson Andrews in the chapel of St. George's School, where she was the daughter of the headmaster and priest. They met at the school and later had four children together.
1992: Graduation from Trinity College
In 1992, Tucker Carlson graduated in absentia from Trinity College with a 1.9 GPA. His yearbook mentioned membership in the "Dan White Society".
1995: Joins The Weekly Standard
In 1995, Tucker Carlson joined The Weekly Standard news magazine, seeking a role there to avoid being "written off as a wing nut" had he joined The American Spectator.
November 29, 1999: Criticism of Donald Trump
On November 29, 1999, in a public correspondence with Evan Smith, Tucker Carlson agreed with Smith's low opinion of Donald Trump, who was running for president with the Reform Party. Carlson called Trump "the single most repulsive person on the planet."
1999: NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia
In 1999, NATO's bombing of Yugoslavia effectively brought to an end the War in Kosovo.
1999: Interview with George W. Bush for Talk Magazine
In 1999, Tucker Carlson interviewed then-Governor George W. Bush for Talk magazine. The piece included Bush mocking Karla Faye Tucker and using the word "fuck", leading to bad publicity for Bush's 2000 presidential campaign.
2000: CNN Commentator
From 2000 to 2005, Tucker Carlson was a CNN commentator.
2000: Bad publicity for Bush Campaign
In 2000, The article from 1999, led to bad publicity for Bush's 2000 presidential campaign.
2000: Co-hosting "The Spin Room"
In 2000, Tucker Carlson co-hosted the short-lived show The Spin Room on CNN.
2000: Carlson calls for debate on capital punishment
In 2000, Tucker Carlson wrote that capital punishment "deserves more vigorous debate".
2000: Vote for George W. Bush
In the 2000 election, Tucker Carlson voted for George W. Bush.
2001: Co-host of Crossfire
From 2001 to 2005, Tucker Carlson was a co-host of Crossfire, the network's prime-time news debate program.
2001: Appointment as co-host of Crossfire
In 2001, Tucker Carlson was appointed co-host of Crossfire on CNN, representing the political right.
2002: Carlson quit drinking alcohol
In 2002, Tucker Carlson quit drinking alcohol. He also quit smoking cigarettes a few years prior, a habit he began in eighth grade, and started using nicotine gum. He later co-founded ALP Supply Co., a nicotine pouch company, after criticizing the Zyn brand.
September 2003: Publication of Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites
In September 2003, Tucker Carlson's memoir, Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable News, was published by Warner Books, recounting his experiences in television news. The book received favorable reviews.
November 2003: Hired by PBS
In November 2003, Tucker Carlson was hired to helm a new program for PBS, Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered.
2003: Interview with Britney Spears
In 2003, Tucker Carlson interviewed Britney Spears, and her response about the Iraq War was featured in the 2004 film Fahrenheit 9/11.
2003: Published "Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites"
In 2003, Tucker Carlson released the book Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites.
2003: Washington Conservatives Suspect Carlson is Liberal
In 2003, Tucker Carlson told Salon that some Washington conservatives suspected he was "secretly liberal" because he liked John McCain.
2003: Carlson Opposed to Death Penalty and Abortion
In 2003, Tucker Carlson told Salon, "I'm opposed to the death penalty as I am adamantly opposed to abortion".
2003: National Magazine Awards Nomination
In 2003, Tucker Carlson's Esquire profile on his journey to Liberia alongside Reverend Al Sharpton and other civil and political rights activists garnered a nomination at the National Magazine Awards.
2003: Carlson Supported Iraq War
Tucker Carlson initially supported the U.S. invading Iraq in 2003.
June 18, 2004: Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered Launched
On June 18, 2004, Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered launched on PBS as part of an effort to push PBS further to the right ideologically.
October 2004: Jon Stewart's Critique on Crossfire
In October 2004, Jon Stewart appeared on Crossfire to promote America (The Book) but criticized the show for harming political discourse, singling out Tucker Carlson.
2004: Britney Spears Won a Golden Raspberry Award
In 2004, Britney Spears won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress at the 25th Golden Raspberry Awards for the 2003 film Fahrenheit 9/11, which featured Tucker Carlson's interview with her.
2004: Carlson on nanny-state regulations
In 2004, Tucker Carlson said, "I hate all nanny-state regulations, such as seat belt laws and smoking bans."
2004: Carlson Criticized Bush and the Iraq War
In 2004, a year after the invasion of Iraq, Tucker Carlson wrote a commentary in Esquire accusing Bush of weakness after the September 11 attacks and in the invasion of Iraq. Carlson said "Iraq is a crappy place filled with a bunch of, you know, semi-literate primitive monkeys, that's why it wasn't worth invading.".
2004: Carlson Resigned from Crossfire
In April 2004, Tucker Carlson resigned from Crossfire before Jon Stewart's appearance due to dislike of partisanship.
2004: Jon Stewart confronts Carlson on Crossfire
Lyz Lenz of the Columbia Journalism Review wrote that Tucker Carlson's debate maneuver mirrors Jon Stewart's confrontation of Carlson on Crossfire in 2004, describing Stewart then and Carlson now as both "com[ing] out of the gate with an impossible line of questioning and a disingenuous defense".
January 5, 2005: CNN Ends Carlson's Contract and Cancels Crossfire
On January 5, 2005, CNN chief Jonathan Klein informed Tucker Carlson that the network would not renew his contract, leading to the cancellation of Crossfire.
June 12, 2005: Leaving Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered
On June 12, 2005, Tucker Carlson announced he was leaving Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered on PBS, despite funding for another season, to focus on his new MSNBC show Tucker.
June 13, 2005: Tucker Premiered on MSNBC
On June 13, 2005, Tucker, originally titled The Situation with Tucker Carlson, premiered on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow and Jay Severin as guests.
2005: Tucker on MSNBC
From 2005 to 2008, Tucker Carlson hosted the nightly program Tucker on MSNBC.
September 13, 2006: First Contestant Eliminated on Dancing with the Stars
On September 13, 2006, Tucker Carlson was the first contestant eliminated from season 3 of Dancing with the Stars, where he was paired with professional dancer Elena Grinenko.
2006: Registered as a Democrat
From 2006 to 2020, Tucker Carlson was registered as a Democrat in Washington, D.C.
2006: Hosted Wrap-Up for Winter Olympics
In 2006, Tucker Carlson hosted a late-afternoon weekday wrap-up for MSNBC during the Winter Olympics.
2006: Carlson Makes Racist Comments
In 2006, Tucker Carlson made racist comments including that Iraq was not worth invading because he believed it to be a country made up of "semi-literate primitive monkeys" and "lunatic Muslims who are behaving like animals".
2006: End of Bow Tie Wearing
In 2006, Tucker Carlson stopped wearing bow ties on air, a habit he had since boarding school.
2006: Romney's Health Care Reform
In 2006, as governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney signed a health care reform that contained an individual mandate. This is referenced as a point of criticism by Tucker Carlson in 2012.
2007: Launch of JournoList
In 2007, Ezra Klein launched JournoList, an invitation-only liberal forum.
2007: Obama Made Controversial Statements
In 2007, Senator Barack Obama made controversial statements that were later publicized by Tucker Carlson in 2012.
2007: Reported Aftermath of Shootings
In 2007, Tucker Carlson reported the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shooting and Johnson Space Center shooting.
March 10, 2008: Tucker Canceled by MSNBC
On March 10, 2008, Tucker was canceled by MSNBC due to low ratings. The final episode aired on March 14, 2008, but Carlson remained with the network as a senior campaign correspondent for the 2008 election.
March 14, 2008: Tucker's Last Episode on MSNBC
On March 14, 2008, the final episode of Tucker aired on MSNBC, due to low ratings.
2008: Wright's sermons sparked controversy
In 2008, Jeremiah Wright's sermons sparked controversy in Obama's presidential campaign.
2008: Tucker on MSNBC Ended
In 2008, Tucker Carlson hosted the nightly program Tucker on MSNBC.
2008: Cameo Appearance in Swing Vote
In 2008, Tucker Carlson made a cameo appearance as himself in the film Swing Vote.
2008: Carlson Supported Ron Paul's Presidential Candidacy
In 2008, Tucker Carlson supported Ron Paul's presidential candidacy, when Paul ran as a Republican.
2008: Potential Libertarian Candidate
In 2008, Tucker Carlson was reportedly floated as a potential candidate for the Libertarian nomination in the presidential election. He also spoke at Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic.
May 2009: Hired as Fox News Contributor
In May 2009, Tucker Carlson was hired as a Fox News contributor.
2009: Political Analyst for Fox News
In 2009, Tucker Carlson became a political analyst for Fox News, appearing on various programs before launching his own show.
2009: Carlson Became Senior Fellow at Cato Institute
In 2009, Tucker Carlson became a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.
2009: Decline in the Number of Mexicans in the U.S.
Since 2009, the number of Mexicans in the U.S. had decreased, according to journalist Philip Bump's refutation of Tucker Carlson's claim.
January 11, 2010: Launch of The Daily Caller
On January 11, 2010, Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel launched The Daily Caller, a political news website. Carlson served as editor-in-chief.
February 2010: The Daily Caller Joins White House Press Pool
In February 2010, The Daily Caller became part of the White House rotating press pool.
May 25, 2010: Tucker Carlson denied entry to JournoList
On May 25, 2010, Tucker Carlson's attempt to join the invitation-only liberal forum, JournoList, was denied by Ezra Klein.
June 2010: The Daily Caller Publishes JournoList Excerpts
In June 2010, The Daily Caller published excerpts from emails sent between members of JournoList, a liberal forum. The emails detailed efforts to defeat Palin and McCain and help elect Barack Obama.
September 2010: Hosted Special Fighting for Our Children's Minds
In September 2010, Tucker Carlson produced and hosted a special entitled Fighting for Our Children's Minds on Fox News.
2010: Carlson Comments on Michael Vick and the Death Penalty
After saying on Fox News in 2010 that Michael Vick "should have been executed" for dog fighting, Tucker Carlson stated that he is "not comfortable with the death penalty under any circumstances".
2010: Co-founded The Daily Caller
In 2010, Tucker Carlson co-founded and served as the initial editor-in-chief of the right-wing news and opinion website The Daily Caller.
2011: Death of Lisa McNear (Lombardi)
In 2011, Tucker Carlson's mother, Lisa McNear (née Lombardi), passed away.
2011: Protestors gathered outside Carlson's house
In 2011, a group of protesters gathered outside Tucker Carlson's house in Kent, Washington, D.C., to protest Carlson.
February 2012: The Daily Caller Publishes Exposé on Media Matters
In February 2012, The Daily Caller published an investigative series of articles co-authored by Tucker Carlson, purporting to be an insiders' expose of Media Matters for America, and its founder David Brock.
October 2012: Carlson Publicizes 2007 Obama Video
In October 2012, Tucker Carlson publicized a 2007 video recording of then-Senator Barack Obama criticizing the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and complimenting Reverend Jeremiah Wright.
2012: Disappointment with Mitt Romney
In 2012, Tucker Carlson expressed his disappointment with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, particularly criticizing Romney's 2006 health care reform in Massachusetts.
2012: Romney Republican Nominee
Mitt Romney was the 2012 Republican nominee for president.
April 2013: Co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend
In April 2013, Tucker Carlson replaced Dave Briggs as a co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend.
2013: Carlson speaks on religion
In 2013, Tucker Carlson spoke about his religious beliefs, stating that he continues to attend the Episcopal Church despite disagreeing with its stances on same-sex marriage and abortion rights. He mentioned staying with the Church because he appreciates the liturgy and the people.
2015: Carlson Calls Australian Gun Laws "Insane"
In 2015, Tucker Carlson said Australian gun laws were "insane" and "childish".
2015: Carlson Was Senior Fellow at Cato Institute
Through 2015, Tucker Carlson was a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.
January 2016: Support for Donald Trump's Candidacy
In January 2016, Tucker Carlson wrote in Politico, expressing his support for Donald Trump's candidacy and positions, such as his proposed "Muslim ban."
March 2016: Carlson Criticizes Romney for Denouncing Trump
In March 2016, Tucker Carlson criticized Mitt Romney for denouncing Donald Trump's response to questions about David Duke's support, suggesting "Obama could have written this."
November 14, 2016: Tucker Carlson Tonight Premiere
On November 14, 2016, Tucker Carlson began hosting Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News. The premiere episode was the network's most watched telecast of the year in its time slot.
2016: Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News
From 2016, Tucker Carlson hosted the nightly political talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News.
2016: Trump Campaign Purchases Subscriber List from The Daily Caller
In 2016, Donald Trump's presidential campaign paid The Daily Caller $150,000 for its list of subscribers.
January 9, 2017: Tucker Carlson Tonight Replaces Megyn Kelly
On January 9, 2017, Tucker Carlson's show replaced Megyn Kelly at the 9:00 p.m. time slot after she left Fox News.
January 2017: Tucker Carlson Tonight Scores High Ratings
In January 2017, Forbes reported that Tucker Carlson Tonight had scored consistently high ratings, averaging 2.8 million viewers per night.
February 23, 2017: Carlson's talent for televised partisan combat
On February 23, 2017, The Atlantic wrote that "Carlson's true talent is not for political philosophizing, it's for televised partisan combat. His go-to weapons—the smirky sarcasm, the barbed comebacks, the vicious politeness—seem uniquely designed to drive his sparring partners nuts, frequently making for terrific television".
March 2017: Most Watched Cable Program in 9:00 P.M. Time Slot
In March 2017, Tucker Carlson Tonight was the most watched cable program in the 9:00 p.m. time slot.
April 19, 2017: Tucker Carlson Tonight Airs at 8:00 P.M.
On April 19, 2017, Fox News announced that Tucker Carlson Tonight would air at 8:00 p.m. following the cancellation of The O'Reilly Factor.
May 2017: Book Deal with Simon & Schuster
In May 2017, Tucker Carlson, represented by Javelin, signed an eight-figure, two-book deal with Simon & Schuster's Threshold Editions.
June 2017: Conflict of Interest Allegations Regarding Trump Campaign Payments
In June 2017, the Center for Media and Democracy reported that The Daily Caller was paid $150,000 by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign for its subscriber list, leading to allegations of a conflict of interest for Carlson.
July 2017: Carlson claims Iran Doesn't Pose a Domestic Threat
In July 2017, Tucker Carlson said that "we actually don't face any domestic threat from Iran".
September 19, 2017: GQ profile of Carlson
On September 19, 2017, journalist Stephen Rodrick wrote in a GQ profile of Carlson: "On his show, Carlson mocks and verbally body-slams those who disagree with him, a passel of easy marks such as Democratic politicians, well-meaning liberal activists, and young reporters. He shares with Donald Trump a deep reluctance to apologize for his mistakes, and he lobs insults that seem suspiciously like subconscious self-assessments: He loves to accuse his guests of 'preening', and he derides 'pomposity, smugness, and groupthink'."
2017: New York Times on Stewart's Criticism
In 2017, The New York Times referred to Jon Stewart's October 2004 critique of Tucker Carlson on Crossfire as an "ignominious career [moment]" for Carlson.
2017: Carlson sold his home and purchased another nearby
In 2017, Tucker Carlson sold his home and purchased another nearby in Kent, Washington, D.C.
2017: Reason for Democratic Registration
In 2017, Tucker Carlson stated his Democratic registration was to vote in mayoral primaries and that he favored corrupt candidates to stem progressivism.
2017: Carlson Denounces White Supremacy
In 2017, Tucker Carlson stated that he does not approve of white supremacy.
March 2018: Third-Highest-Rated Cable News Show
As of March 2018, Tucker Carlson Tonight was the third-highest-rated cable news show.
March 2018: Carlson Criticizes Trump on Gun Control
In March 2018, Tucker Carlson criticized Donald Trump for comments supporting gun control after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
April 2018: Carlson Questioned Assad's Responsibility for Douma Chemical Attack
In April 2018, Tucker Carlson questioned whether Bashar al-Assad was responsible for the Douma chemical attack that had occurred a few days earlier and killed dozens.
August 2018: Carlson alleges South African government targeting white farmers
In August 2018, Tucker Carlson claimed the South African government was targeting white farmers because of their skin color and falsely stated the president changed the constitution to allow land thefts. News outlets like CBS News, Associated Press, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal labeled Carlson's segment as false and misleading because violence against farmers was at a low and the reforms were primarily aimed at unused land and hadn't passed.
October 2018: Second-Highest Rated Cable News Show
In October 2018, Tucker Carlson Tonight was the second-highest rated cable news show in prime time, with 3.2 million nightly viewers.
October 2018: Release of Ship of Fools
In October 2018, Tucker Carlson's book, Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution, was released and debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
November 2018: Protest Outside Carlson's Home
In November 2018, a "Smash Racism D.C." group protested outside Tucker Carlson's home in Washington, D.C., and his driveway was vandalized.
2018: Carlson Accuses McDougal of Extortion
In 2018, Tucker Carlson accused Karen McDougal of extorting Donald Trump on an episode of his show.
2018: Carlson Criticizes China's Treatment of Muslims
In 2018, Tucker Carlson criticized China's treatment of Muslims.
2018: Carlson on Mass Immigration Effects
In 2018, Tucker Carlson described the effects of mass immigration on the United States using the terms dirtier, poorer, and more divided, and questioned how diversity is a strength.
2018: Published "Ship of Fools"
In 2018, Tucker Carlson released the book Ship of Fools.
2018: Carlson's Views on Immigration and Racism
In 2018, Tucker Carlson stated, "I'm not a racist. I hate racism." Bill Kristol described Carlson's commentaries as "close now to racism" and "ethno-nationalism of some kind, let's call it".
2018: Adoption of Pat Buchanan's Views
In his 2018 book, Ship of Fools, Tucker Carlson wrote that he had adopted some of Pat Buchanan's views.
2018: Protestors gathered in front of Carlson's home
In late 2018, protesters gathered in front of Tucker Carlson's home.
2018: Carlson Promotes Populist Economics
Since 2018, Tucker Carlson has promoted more populist economics, attacking libertarianism, saying "market capitalism is not a religion" and portraying some Republicans as "controlled by the banks".
January 2019: Drop in Viewership and Advertisers
By January 2019, Tucker Carlson's show had dropped to third place with 2.8 million nightly viewers and lost at least 26 advertisers.
January 2019: Carlson Criticizes Mainstream Republican View
In January 2019, Tucker Carlson used a The Washington Post op-ed by Romney to criticize what he described as the "mainstream Republican" worldview, consisting of "unwavering support for a finance-based economy.
March 2019: Calls to Fire Carlson After Resurfaced Remarks
In March 2019, there were calls to fire Tucker Carlson from Fox News after Media Matters resurfaced remarks he had made over several years to the radio show Bubba the Love Sponge concerning women, statutory rape, Iraqis, and immigrants.
May 2019: Carlson Defends Trump's Tariffs on Mexico
In May 2019, Tucker Carlson defended President Trump's decision to place tariffs on Mexico unless Mexico stopped illegal immigration to the United States, stating, "When the United States is attacked by a hostile foreign power it must strike back, and make no mistake Mexico is a hostile foreign power."
May 2019: Carlson on Illegal Workers' Impact
In May 2019, Tucker Carlson stated that "The flood of illegal workers into the United States has damaged our communities, ruined our schools, burdened our healthcare system and fractured our national unity."
June 2019: Carlson Played Role in Dissuading Trump from Strikes Against Iran
According to The New York Times, Tucker Carlson played an influential role in dissuading Trump from launching military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an American drone in June 2019.
June 2019: Carlson Defends Trump's Friendship with Kim Jong-un
In June 2019, Tucker Carlson defended President Trump's friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. While acknowledging North Korea as a "disgusting place" and the regime as "monstrous," Carlson argued that leading a country "means killing people" and that many countries, including U.S. allies, commit atrocities.
July 9, 2019: Carlson criticizes Ilhan Omar
On July 9, 2019, Tucker Carlson concluded Tucker Carlson Tonight with a monologue accusing Representative Ilhan Omar of being ungrateful to the United States and called her "living proof that the way we practice immigration has become dangerous to this country". The Guardian described his monologue as racially loaded, and Omar responded that advertisers should not underwrite this rhetoric.
August 2019: Advertisers Fulfill Media Buy Contracts
By August 2019, Media Matters calculated that some companies had fulfilled their media buy contracts and advertising inventory for the time slot and had now begun their purchases for other time slots on Fox News.
September 10, 2019: Trump Fired Bolton
On September 10, 2019, Donald Trump fired John Bolton, after Carlson lobbied Donald Trump to fire his national security advisor.
November 2019: Carlson Repeated Claim About Douma Chemical Attack
In November 2019, Tucker Carlson repeated this claim and queried whether the attack had happened at all.
December 2019: Karen McDougal Sues Fox News
In December 2019, Playboy model Karen McDougal sued Fox News after Tucker Carlson accused her of extorting Donald Trump in a 2018 episode of his show.
December 2019: Carlson Falsely Claims Immigrants Pollute Potomac River
In December 2019, Tucker Carlson falsely claimed that immigrants were responsible for making the Potomac River "dirtier and dirtier".
2019: Media Matters Releases Carlson's Racist Comments
In 2019, Media Matters for America released recordings of racist comments that Tucker Carlson made in 2006, including derogatory remarks about Iraqis and Muslims.
2019: Carlson as a 'Middle American Radical'
In 2019, Park MacDougald described Tucker Carlson as a "Middle American radical" in New York magazine's Intelligencer, noting his populist economic beliefs, hostility to corporatocracy, and fervent positions on nationalism, race, and immigration.
2019: Carlson Criticizes LeBron James
In 2019, Tucker Carlson criticized LeBron James for speaking out against Daryl Morey, who had tweeted in support of the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests.
2019: Carlson Criticizes Hedge Funds and Praises Elizabeth Warren's Economic Plan
In 2019, Tucker Carlson criticized hedge funds and private equity. He also praised Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's economic plan and called her book The Two Income Trap "one of the best books I've ever read on economics".
2019: Carlson on Gun Ownership
In a 2019 interview, Tucker Carlson said he owns an AR-15 style rifle and said "all my guns are working-class guns". He has a concealed carry permit in the District of Columbia.
January 2020: Criticism of Soleimani Assassination
In January 2020, Tucker Carlson criticized the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, which was ordered by Donald Trump.
May 2020: Carlson questions severity of COVID-19.
By May 2020, Tucker Carlson began to publicly question the severity of the COVID-19 virus, despite earlier advocating for it to be taken more seriously.
June 2020: Criticism of Trump's Handling of BLM Protests
In June 2020, Tucker Carlson said that Donald Trump had let Black Lives Matter protests go too far.
June 2020: Carlson Sells Stake in The Daily Caller
In June 2020, Tucker Carlson sold his one-third stake in The Daily Caller to Neil Patel.
July 2020: Head Writer Resigns After Offensive Posts
In July 2020, Tucker Carlson's head writer, Blake Neff, resigned after CNN Business reported on his racist, sexist, and homophobic posts on AutoAdmit.
August 2020: Carlson Defends Kyle Rittenhouse
In August 2020, Tucker Carlson aired segments defending Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three protesters, killing two, in confrontations during unrest after a police shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
September 2020: Lawsuit Dismissed
In September 2020, federal judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed the lawsuit filed by Karen McDougal against Fox News, citing that Carlson's claims were opinion-based.
September 2020: Carlson says he only lies if he is cornered
In September 2020, on The Rubin Report, Tucker Carlson said that he will only lie "if I'm really cornered or something", saying, "I lie. I really try not to. I try never to lie on TV. ... I don't like lying. I certainly do it, you know, out of weakness or whatever."
October 2020: Tucker Carlson Tonight Reaches Record Viewership
By October 2020, Tucker Carlson Tonight averaged 5.3 million viewers, becoming the highest of any cable news program in history at that point.
October 2020: Allegation of text message monitoring
In October 2020, Tucker Carlson alleged on his show that someone was reading his text messages after documents regarding Hunter Biden were lost and then located by United Parcel Service. Carlson did not specify the contents of the documents.
November 20, 2020: Yan Promotes COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory on Carlson's Show
On November 20, 2020, Li-Meng Yan appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to promote the COVID-19 lab leak theory, after being brought to America by Steve Bannon and Guo Wengui. Though Carlson later stated he didn't endorse the theory, he hosted Yan for a second appearance.
2020: Highest-Rated Cable News Show
Beginning the week of June 8–14, 2020, Tucker Carlson Tonight became the highest-rated cable news show in the U.S., with an average of four million viewers.
2020: Carlson Reportedly Voted for Kanye West
Following the 2020 election, Tucker Carlson reportedly told people he had voted for independent candidate Kanye West, but it was unclear whether he was serious.
2020: Party Affiliation Change
In 2020 Tucker Carlson changed his party affiliation and was no longer a registered Democrat.
2020: Carlson privately doubted claims about the 2020 election
In 2020, Carlson privately doubted the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Carlson texted to Laura Ingraham, "Sidney Powell is lying by the way. I caught her. It's insane" and "Our viewers are good people and they believe it."
2020: Use of hyperbole in defense of slander lawsuit
In 2020, Fox News cited Tucker Carlson's use of hyperbole as a rhetorical device in its successful defense of a slander lawsuit by Karen McDougal, after Carlson incorrectly argued in 2018 that Donald Trump had been a victim of extortion by McDougal.
2020: Carlson called the Assassination of Qasem Soleimani a "quagmire"
In 2020, Tucker Carlson called the assassination of Qasem Soleimani a "quagmire".
2020: Carlson sold his home in Kent and bought a house on Gasparilla Island
In 2020, Tucker Carlson sold his home in Kent and bought a house on Gasparilla Island, on Florida's Gulf Coast.
2020: Left The Daily Caller
In 2020, Tucker Carlson sold his ownership stake and left The Daily Caller.
2020: Neff Fired for Hateful Blog Posts
In 2020, after his head writer, Neff, was fired for hateful blog posts, Tucker Carlson stated that the posts had "no connection to the show" and that "It is wrong to attack people for qualities they cannot control."
2020: Carlson comments on the 2020 election.
Throughout 2020, ahead of the election, Carlson told viewers that Democrats were promoting mail-in voting to manipulate the results. After Joe Biden won in November, Carlson raised false allegations of fraud and mentioned purportedly dead individuals who voted in Georgia. He later apologized for the error.
January 26, 2021: Carlson brings on Mike Lindell to criticize Dominion Voting Systems.
On January 26, 2021, Carlson brought on Mike Lindell, whose company My Pillow was the largest advertiser on Tucker Carlson Tonight, to criticize Dominion Voting Systems and claim it had "hired hit groups and bots and trolls" to target him following his Twitter account's permanent suspension.
February 2021: Multiyear Deal with Fox News
In February 2021, Tucker Carlson announced a multiyear deal with Fox News to host a new weekly podcast and series of monthly specials dubbed Tucker Carlson Originals on sister streaming service Fox Nation.
February 2021: Carlson claims no evidence white supremacists responsible for January 6 attack.
In February 2021, after attorney general nominee Merrick Garland pledged to prosecute "white supremacists and others" involved in the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Carlson alleged, "There's no evidence that white supremacists were responsible for what happened on January 6. That's a lie." PolitiFact rated Carlson's claim false.
March 2021: Carlson rebuked by U.S. military.
In March 2021, Carlson was rebuked by the U.S. military after he ridiculed maternity flight suits for U.S. women soldiers and described a decision by the Chinese military to build ships as "more masculine".
March 2021: Carlson Blames Colonial Powers for Immigration Crisis
In March 2021, Tucker Carlson suggested that the Latin American immigration crisis should be blamed on "other colonial powers centuries ago" instead of the United States. He suggested that the Spanish government should start by "sending back the gold now sitting in its central bank", prompting criticism from Hermann Tertsch and Mamela Fiallo.
June 2021: Promotion of Capitol storming conspiracy theory
In June 2021, Tucker Carlson promoted a conspiracy theory alleging the Capitol storming was a "false flag" FBI operation to suppress political dissent, claiming government agents organized the attack. This claim was widely refuted by legal experts, and embraced by Republican House members.
June 21, 2021: Reported as Media Source
On June 21, 2021, The New York Times reported that Tucker Carlson was a media source for several journalists and authors who wrote critically of Donald Trump.
June 28, 2021: Claim of NSA spying
On June 28, 2021, Tucker Carlson claimed on his program that a government whistleblower informed him the NSA was monitoring his communications and planning to leak them to get his show off the air, alleging the Biden administration was spying on him. A producer for Carlson filed a FOIA request with the NSA.
July 2021: Carlson suggests voter fraud in Fulton County, Georgia.
In July 2021, Carlson suggested that "there actually was meaningful voter fraud in Fulton County, Georgia, last November" despite the state's election results being validated via both hand and machine recounts. PolitiFact found that none of the evidence provided by Carlson substantiated his conclusion.
July 2021: Carlson avoids assertions that are factually disprovable
In July 2021, Charlotte Alter of Time wrote that Carlson sometimes tells "outright falsehoods", but generally "avoids assertions that are factually disprovable, instead sticking to innuendo".
July 2021: Carlson calls the Republican Party "inept and bad at governing"
In July 2021, Tucker Carlson stated in Time magazine that the Republican Party is "inept and bad at governing" and more effective as an oppositional force than governing.
August 2021: Carlson Broadcasts from Hungary, Praises Orbán
In August 2021, Tucker Carlson traveled to Hungary and broadcast from Budapest. He praised the country and its prime minister, Viktor Orbán, for rejecting asylum seekers, and dismissed claims that Orbán was authoritarian. He also spoke at a conference sponsored by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium.
August 2021: Release of The Long Slide
In August 2021, Tucker Carlson's second book, The Long Slide: Thirty Years in American Journalism, was released.
August 2021: NSA inspector general's office examines Carlson's allegation
In August 2021, the NSA inspector general's office announced it was examining Tucker Carlson's allegation that the NSA was spying on him. This followed reports that Carlson had been unmasked after being mentioned by third parties under surveillance.
October 2021: Release of Patriot Purge
In late October 2021, Tucker Carlson produced a three-part series titled Patriot Purge, released on Fox Nation, suggesting the January 6 attack was a government false flag operation. The series was criticized for containing falsehoods and conspiracy theories, leading to resignations from conservative writers and objections from Fox News anchors.
November 2021: Daily Mail publishes emails from Hunter Biden's laptop
In November 2021, the Daily Mail published emails from a laptop owned by Hunter Biden, revealing a friendship between himself and Tucker Carlson.
December 2021: Carlson discusses labor participation rate of U.S. men.
In December 2021, Carlson expressed concern over the falling labor participation rate of U.S. men, stating that men and women are very different and society is built on their differences. He also alleged that feminists want girls to make gains at the expense of boys.
2021: Carlson belittled paternity leave taken by Pete Buttigieg.
In 2021, Carlson belittled the paternity leave taken by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, joking that Buttigieg could be "trying to figure out how to breastfeed".
2021: Time Magazine Calls Carlson Most Powerful Conservative
In 2021, Time magazine described Tucker Carlson as potentially "the most powerful conservative in America."
2021: Maintained Top Cable News Show Spot
In 2021, Tucker Carlson Tonight remained the most-watched news-related cable show.
2021: Carlson Promotes "Great Replacement" Conspiracy Theory
In 2021, Tucker Carlson described "demographic replacement" as "the Great Replacement," using white nationalist terminology. He has been described as mainstreaming principles of white nationalism.
2021: Published "The Long Slide"
In 2021, Tucker Carlson released the book "The Long Slide".
2021: Carlson named most influential person in news media
In 2021, Tucker Carlson was described as one of the leading voices in right-wing media. Mediaite named Carlson the most influential person in news media in 2021. Time said that Carlson could be the most powerful conservative in America.
2021: Carlson included in Time 100
In 2021, Tucker Carlson was included in the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In an interview for a Time profile, a former NewsCorp executive described Carlson as having some impunity within Fox News.
January 6, 2022: Ted Cruz apologizes on Carlson's show
On January 6, 2022, Senator Ted Cruz appeared on Tucker Carlson's show and apologized for calling the Capitol storming a "terrorist attack" after being criticized by Carlson.
January 2022: Carlson Releases "Hungary vs. Soros" on Fox Nation
In January 2022, Tucker Carlson released the film "Hungary vs. Soros" on Fox Nation. The film promoted conspiracy theories about George Soros, suggesting that criticism of the Hungarian government was due to jealousy from the political left. The Open Society Foundations called the film "anti-American propaganda."
February 2022: Carlson supports Canada convoy protest.
In February 2022, Carlson supported the Canada convoy protest against COVID-19 restrictions, calling it "the single most successful human rights protest in a generation". He also claimed that some U.S. officials were overstating the deadliness of the virus and mentioned ivermectin as a possible treatment.
February 2022: Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. This event is referenced in the context of Tucker Carlson's February 2024 interview with Vladimir Putin, marking the first one-on-one interview Putin had given to a Western journalist since the invasion began.
April 2022: The New York Times published "American Nationalist"
In April 2022, The New York Times released a three-part, 20,000-word investigative series on Tucker Carlson called "American Nationalist", which documented his rise and rhetoric on immigration, race, and COVID-19, and described Tucker Carlson Tonight as potentially the most racist and successful show in cable news. Carlson dismissed the series and denied obsessing over ratings, claiming he's taken unpopular stances against neocons, vaccines, and the Ukraine war.
May 2022: Close Second to The Five
Through May 2022, Tucker Carlson Tonight was a close second to The Five in viewership, while leading in the 25–54 demographic.
August 2022: Carlson deposed in Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit.
In August 2022, Tucker Carlson was deposed as part of a lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News over false claims of voter fraud. The following February, texts were released revealing that Carlson privately doubted the claims, mocked Trump advisors and wanted Jacqui Heinrich fired for a fact-check.
September 2022: Carlson Praises British Empire After Queen Elizabeth II's Death
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Tucker Carlson stated that the British Empire, despite not being "perfect", brought civilization to regions it occupied with "decency unmatched by any empire in human history". This statement drew criticism in India.
September 2022: Carlson spoke at Sonny Barger's funeral
In September 2022, Tucker Carlson spoke at the funeral of Hells Angels president Sonny Barger, stating that he had been a fan since college. Carlson quoted Barger's words, "stay loyal, remain free, and always value honor", paying tribute to him.
October 11, 2022: Motherboard publishes leaked unaired footage from the interview with Ye
On October 11, 2022, Vice's Motherboard published unaired footage from Tucker Carlson's interview with Ye. In the unaired footage, West expressed Black Hebrew Israelite views, stated he had received a COVID-19 vaccine, and claimed that paid child actors had been placed into his house. The footage was scrutinized after antisemitic statements West made on social media. The Washington Post wrote that Carlson had presented a version of West's remarks that mirrored Carlson's rhetoric on race and politics.
October 2022: Tulsi Gabbard Appears on Tucker Carlson Tonight
In October 2022, former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight the night she left the Democratic Party, to Carlson's praise.
November 2022: Carlson's rhetoric scrutinized after Colorado Springs shooting.
In November 2022, Carlson's promotion of inflammatory rhetoric about LGBTQ controversies was scrutinized after the Colorado Springs nightclub mass shooting. Carlson has strongly criticized the transgender rights movement, including saying hospitals that provide gender-affirming healthcare to minors are criminals who harm children.
2022: Carlson is loath to acknowledge factual errors
In 2022 it was argued that compared with other television anchors, Tucker Carlson is loath to acknowledge factual errors in his commentary.
2022: Carlson releases The End of Men
In 2022, Carlson released The End of Men, a Tucker Carlson Original alleging a decline in American masculinity. The episode featured Raw Egg Nationalist, a pseudonymous author affiliated with neo-Nazi publishing house Antelope Hill.
2022: Carlson Responds to Criticism of His Show on Race
In 2022, Tucker Carlson responded to a New York Times report criticizing his show, stating that his show adheres to Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles and that all people should be judged by their actions, not their appearance. He also praised Malcolm X.
2022: Carlson airs edited interview with Ye
In 2022, on October 6 and 7, Tucker Carlson aired an edited interview with Ye (Kanye West) on Tucker Carlson Tonight. West, who had been seen wearing a "White Lives Matter" shirt, told Carlson he found it funny and agreed with the message. He also claimed Black babies were being aborted more than born in New York City.
2022: Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2024, Tucker Carlson became the first Western journalist to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2022: Carlson bought a second home next door
In the summer of 2022, Tucker Carlson bought a second home next door to his house on Gasparilla Island.
2022: Carlson Defended Putin
Tucker Carlson was noted for defending Vladimir Putin in the lead-up to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
March 2023: Carlson claims to love Trump.
In March 2023, Carlson said in an interview that he was "enraged that my private texts were pulled" for the court case, and asserted: "I love Trump ... I think Trump is funny and insightful."
March 2023: Defense of Trump After Indictment
In March 2023, Tucker Carlson defended Donald Trump after his indictment in New York, calling it "election interference."
March 2023: Demand for retraction from Ray Epps
In March 2023, an attorney for Ray Epps, a pro-Trump protestor, demanded that Tucker Carlson issue a public retraction of "false and defamatory statements" regarding Epps's alleged involvement as a federal agent instigating the January 6 attack. Epps and his wife were subjected to threats and harassment, leading them to sell their home and business.
April 2023: Fox News Cancelled Tucker Carlson Tonight
In April 2023, Fox News canceled Tucker Carlson Tonight, leading Tucker Carlson to launch his own program, The Tucker Carlson Show.
April 24, 2023: Dismissed by Fox News
On April 24, 2023, Fox News dismissed Tucker Carlson and the executive producer of his evening show. Carlson did not appear to receive advance notice of his dismissal.
May 9, 2023: Announcement of Show Relaunch on Twitter
On May 9, 2023, Tucker Carlson announced he would relaunch his show on Twitter. His attorneys sent a letter to Fox executives alleging breach of contract.
June 6, 2023: Release of Tucker on Twitter
On June 6, 2023, Tucker Carlson released the first episode of his show, Tucker on Twitter. During the episode, he made several controversial claims, including allegations about the U.S. recovering an extraterrestrial starship, Volodymyr Zelensky's character, the Kakhovka Dam destruction, the Black Lives Matter riots, and the September 11 attacks.
June 2023: Seeking Funds for New Media Company
In June 2023, it was reported that Tucker Carlson was seeking funds to start a new media company with Neil Patel.
August 2023: Carlson Visits Serbian Embassy in Budapest
In August 2023, Tucker Carlson visited Hungary and met with Serbian officials, including the Minister of Sports, Zoran Gajić, the Minister of Finance, Siniša Mali, and President Aleksandar Vučić, at the Embassy of Serbia in Budapest.
August 23, 2023: Hosting Donald Trump on Tucker on X
On August 23, 2023, Tucker Carlson hosted Donald Trump on Tucker on X, the re-branded name of Twitter, deliberately to conflict with the first 2024 Republican debate.
September 6, 2023: Interview with Larry Sinclair
On September 6, 2023, Tucker Carlson interviewed Larry Sinclair, who had a criminal record, largely for crimes of deceit and who claimed that he had "had a night of crack cocaine-fueled sex with Barack Obama" 24 years before. The interview was criticized by many, including Elon Musk, owner of X.
September 2023: Carlson interviews man claiming to have had sex with Barack Obama.
In September 2023, Tucker Carlson interviewed a man who claimed to have had sex with Barack Obama.
October 2023: Guest Hosts Fill Carlson's Slot
As of October 2023, a rotation of guest hosts fill Tucker Carlson's old slot on Fox News until a permanent replacement is found.
November 2023: Retraction of Fiallo's Article After Carlson's Appearance with Abascal
In November 2023, Mamela Fiallo's rebuttal article in La Gaceta, which criticized Tucker Carlson's statements on Spain, was retracted after Carlson appeared with Santiago Abascal in support of the 2023 Spanish protests.
2023: Release of Tucker Biography
In 2023, Chadwick Moore's biography of Tucker Carlson, titled Tucker, was released. Carlson provided over 100 hours of interviews for the book, which aimed to tell the story of his exit from Fox News from his perspective.
2023: New Shows on X and The Tucker Carlson Show
In 2023, Tucker Carlson began hosting Tucker on X and The Tucker Carlson Show after his contract with Fox News was terminated.
2023: Criticism of Wind Power in New Jersey and New York
In 2023, Tucker Carlson, Clean Ocean Action, and multiple Republicans criticized New Jersey and New York's use of wind power, falsely claiming that it has been contributing to the deaths of whales.
2023: Airing of Capitol attack security video
In early 2023, Tucker Carlson aired portions of security surveillance video from the day of the Capitol attack, framing the event as "peaceful chaos." This portrayal was condemned by the family of deceased Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger, and both Democratic and Republican politicians.
February 2024: Interview with Vladimir Putin
In February 2024, Tucker Carlson became the first Western journalist to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
May 2024: Launch of The Tucker Carlson Show Podcast
In May 2024, Tucker Carlson launched his weekly commentary podcast, The Tucker Carlson Show. Initially, Slate noted a decline in his popularity.
July 2024: The Tucker Carlson Show #1 on Spotify
By July 2024, The Tucker Carlson Show had become one of the highest-rated political podcasts, achieving the #1 most popular position on Spotify.
August 1, 2024: Release of Journalists as Part of Prisoner Exchange
On August 1, 2024, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Paul Whelan were released as part of a prisoner exchange. This event is referenced in the context of Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin where he raised the issue of imprisoned American journalists in Russia.
September 2, 2024: Hosting Darryl Cooper on Tucker on X
On September 2, 2024, Tucker Carlson hosted podcaster and amateur historian Darryl Cooper on Tucker on X. Cooper endorsed Holocaust denial and other deviations from historical consensus regarding World War II, causing controversy.
2024: Carlson Dismisses Climate Change Link to Hurricanes
In 2024, Tucker Carlson dismissed the link between climate change and the increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes, attributing it instead to abortion, comparing abortion to ritual sacrifice.
2024: Carlson considers presidential run
In 2024, Tucker Carlson stated that he would consider running for president in 2028 on his podcast, but also conceded that he didn't think he would be very good at it.
2024: Carlson describes demon attack
In 2024, Tucker Carlson told a documentary producer that he believes that he was mauled by a demon while he was in bed, which left him bleeding. A few days later he claimed that nuclear technology was created by demons.
January 2025: Carlson Repeats Disinformation Regarding the Yugoslav Wars
In January 2025, Tucker Carlson repeated disinformation regarding the Yugoslav Wars during a debate with Piers Morgan. He used the example of NATO's intervention in Serbia in 1999 to claim that it is not a defensive but an offensive organization, describing the campaign as a "bombing of Christians in Yugoslavia" which paved the way for the creation of Kosovo as an independent country while omitting to mention the ethnic cleansing of Albanians by Serbian forces that occurred during the war.
September 2025: Carlson Criticizes Bondi for Suppressing Free Speech
In September 2025, Tucker Carlson criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for allegedly attempting to exploit the assassination of Charlie Kirk to suppress free speech in the United States.
October 28, 2025: Hosting Nick Fuentes
On October 28, 2025, Tucker Carlson hosted white nationalist political commentator Nick Fuentes. This led to public defense from Kevin Roberts of The Heritage Foundation and sparked debate about antisemitism among conservatives.
November 2025: Carlson Promotes Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory
In November 2025, Tucker Carlson promoted the chemtrail conspiracy theory.
November 2025: Carlson challenges Piers Morgan to say homophobic slur.
In a podcast interview with Piers Morgan in November 2025, Carlson repeatedly challenged Morgan to say the homophobic slur "faggot", questioning the "political correctness" around the word. When Morgan refused, Carlson insinuated that Morgan refused to say the slur because he was afraid of being arrested.
December 2025: Carlson Reverses Views on Islam
In December 2025, Tucker Carlson called attacks on Muslim Americans "disgusting" and claimed that radical Islam is not a threat to the US.
December 2025: StopAntisemitism Called Carlson Antisemite of the Year
In December 2025, the pro-Israel and Jewish advocacy group StopAntisemitism called Tucker Carlson "Antisemite of the Year" for several remarks he made in 2025 that were critical of Israel and allegedly antisemitic.
2025: Carlson Criticized Trump Administration's Support for Israel in Gaza War
In 2025, Tucker Carlson criticized the Trump administration's support for Israel in the Gaza war.
2025: Dick Carlson's Predicted Death
Tucker Carlson's father Dick Carlson (born in 1941) is predicted to die in 2025.
February 2026: Carlson Interview and Detention Claim in Israel
In February 2026, Tucker Carlson visited Israel, interviewed U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and subsequently claimed he and his team were detained and questioned by Israeli airport security. Israeli authorities refuted the detention claim, stating it was routine passport control. The Jerusalem Post published footage showing Carlson interacting positively with airport staff after the encounter.
March 2, 2026: Trump Declares Carlson "Not MAGA"
On March 2, 2026, in a phone interview with Rachael Blade of The Inner Circle, Donald Trump declared that Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly "aren't MAGA" due to their criticisms of his Iran policy.
March 5, 2026: Trump Says Carlson 'Lost His Way'
On March 5, 2026, ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl revealed that Trump had stated that "Tucker has lost his way," and is "not MAGA."
March 2026: Carlson Claims Sharia Law Made Islamic Societies More Advanced
In March 2026, Tucker Carlson claimed that "Sharia Law has made Islamic societies more advanced than the West", drawing criticism from other right-wing commentators.
March 2026: Carlson doesn't rule out presidential run
In a March 2026 interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Tucker Carlson did not rule out a possible presidential run, stating that he "almost want[ed] to run for president just to debate Ted Cruz."
March 18, 2026: Joe Kent on The Tucker Carlson Show
On March 18, 2026, former National Counterterrorism Center head Joe Kent appeared on The Tucker Carlson Show, alleging Israel's influence on U.S. participation in the Iran War. Kent also alleged that right wing American political activist Charlie Kirk had broken with Israel shortly before his murder.
April 20, 2026: Regret for Supporting the President
On the April 20, 2026 episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, Tucker Carlson and his brother Buckley expressed regret for their past support of the president and apologized for misleading people.
2026: Withdrawal of support for Trump
In 2026, Tucker Carlson publicly withdrew his support for Donald Trump and apologized for "misleading" people into supporting him.
2026: Carlson Comments on 2026 Iran War
Regarding the 2026 Iran war, Tucker Carlson stated that “This happened because Israel wanted it to happen. This is Israel’s war. This is not the United States’ war,” and accused the conflict of being started by "lies" spread by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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