Tucker Carlson may have left Fox News a while ago, but it seems like he has brought part of the Republican National Committee (RNC) debate with him to his show on X (Twitter) thanks to Donald Trump. The former President sat down for an exclusive 46-minute interview with the newsman as a part of his ongoing presidential bid for the 2024 elections. This strategic move came just hours before the scheduled RNC debate on Fox News. Let’s take a look at the major talking points from Tucker Carlson’s interview with Donald Trump and how to watch it.
Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Donald Trump
All politicians strive to look different from their opposition and stay relevant. For Donald Trump, this is almost effortless. The controversial leader bypassed the RNC debate in favor of an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Ep. 19 Debate Night with Donald J Trump pic.twitter.com/ayPfII48CO
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) August 24, 2023
As a result, political commentators are questioning the motives behind Donald Trump’s choice and the fact that the Tucker Carlson interview was scheduled to air simultaneously with the RNC debate on Fox News.
Around 3 PM ET, Tucker Carlson revealed to his Twitter followers that Trump had approached his team for an ‘alternative’ debate. Carlson called Trump the frontrunner in the Republican race and highlighted how X has a larger audience than cable news outlets.
Here’s what’s happening at 8:55pm ET. pic.twitter.com/UZcgSnv6Nm
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) August 23, 2023
Americans need no introduction to the feud between Trump and Fox News since he lost in the 2020 elections. While he did appear on Sean Hannity’s show, things seem to have gone sour again as Trump claims that Fox favors other Republican candidates over him.
Key Takeaways from the X Interview
Speaking to Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump used the opportunity to assert his dominance in the Republican party. He bragged about his substantial lead in the polls and criticized his opponents, including former governors Asa Hutchinson and Chris Christie.
Trump went as far as claiming that his political enemies might be even trying to end his life. Trump took aim at politicians from the Democrat party and the alleged lengths they go to, calling them sick people.
The former President sparked further controversy when he praised those who participated in the US Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. He called it a display of love and unity despite the rioters facing criminal charges.
How to watch the interview and RNC debate
Viewers can watch the full 46-minute interview with Donald Trump on Tucker Carlson’s X (Twitter) handle. It has already become one of the most viewed episodes of the former Fox News host’s Twitter show, with over 140 million views.
Furthermore, people can watch the complete RNC debate on Fox News featuring other candidates from Trump’s party. This includes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former VP Mike Pence, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Donald Trump’s third bid for the presidency faces a myriad of legal challenges and controversies. Despite allegations of trying to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents, Trump is still popular among Republicans.
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