On June 22, Carlson appeared on the podcast "Can't Be Censored" and stated that the Republican Party no longer represents his views, declaring he would not support the party in the future.
"I am leaving," he said, adding, "If I leave, I think many others will leave as well." He emphasized, "I will not support the Republican Party. There is no chance I will support the Republican Party."
Carlson accused the party of betraying voters by prioritizing Israel's security over that of the United States. He questioned, "How can I or any American voter support a party that is not loyal to America? It is impossible to support a party that puts foreign interests ahead of its own citizens' interests."
He also stated that he would not support the Democratic Party and remains uncertain about which direction he will take politically.
A former Fox News anchor, Carlson is known for his strong conservative views and has been considered a key influencer within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. He was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump during the last election cycle but has begun to distance himself from Trump and mainstream Republicans over issues such as the Iran war and economic policies.
Carlson has been one of the conservative figures claiming that the U.S. intervened in the Iran war at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Axios reported that Carlson's public split from the Republican Party highlights fractures within the broad MAGA coalition established by Trump, noting ongoing divisions within the party regarding the Iran war and economic management.
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