Tucker Responds To Trump
Tucker Carlson responds to Trump's personal attacks, maintaining that he still likes Trump despite being called 'low IQ' and a 'nut job.' Carlson expresses pity for Trump, calling him a 'slave' while acknowledging his humor and positive qualities.
Summary
In this interview segment, Tucker Carlson addresses recent harsh personal attacks from Donald Trump, who called him 'low IQ, a nut job, a fool' and suggested he needed psychiatric help. Despite these insults, Carlson maintains his previously stated position that he will 'always love President Trump.' Carlson's response is notably measured, expressing pity for Trump whom he refers to as being among 'all slaves,' suggesting Trump is constrained or controlled by something. Carlson emphasizes that he genuinely likes Trump as a person, describing him as 'one of the funniest people I've ever met' and noting their substantial personal history together. He states he would still take Trump's calls and clarifies that he wants nothing from the former president. When confronted with Trump's claim that Carlson constantly calls him and that Trump no longer picks up, Carlson directly disputes this, offering to have his phone records checked and making a reference to NSA surveillance capabilities.
Key Insights
- Carlson characterizes Trump as being among 'all slaves,' suggesting Trump is somehow constrained or controlled
- Carlson describes Trump as 'one of the funniest people I've ever met' despite recent personal attacks
- Carlson states he would still take Trump's phone calls and wants nothing from him politically
- Carlson directly contradicts Trump's claim about constantly calling him, offering phone records as evidence
- Carlson expresses feeling 'sorry' for Trump while maintaining he will always like him personally
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