Tucker Carlson officially dumps the Republican party - though he’s not becoming a Democrat (opens original article in a new tab)

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has left the Republican Party, accusing it of betraying American interests and prioritizing corporate and foreign agendas. He criticizes the Iran war and U.S. foreign policy, aligning with public sentiment that the conflict is unpopular and unjustified.

• Tucker Carlson officially leaves the Republican Party, accusing it of prioritizing corporate donors and Israel over American citizens
• Carlson criticizes the Iran war and U.S. foreign policy, stating the Republican Party no longer represents its voters
• Polls show the Iran war is unpopular with Americans, who believe the costs did not justify the results
• Carlson's defection follows public conflicts with Republican leaders and criticism of the Trump administration's foreign policy