Tucker Carlson, the popular conservative television host, has repeatedly stated that he has no interest in running for political office. However, recent reports suggest that he could be persuaded to change his stance, particularly if it meant becoming Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
With the Republican primary season well underway and Trump leading the pack, speculation has been rife about who will be his vice president. While Tucker’s name has been thrown into the mix, he has consistently rebuffed the idea. Just a month ago, he told Megyn Kelly that politics were not for him as a career.
However, sources with insider knowledge now reveal that while Tucker has not explicitly changed his tune among those close to him, there is a feeling among some in his inner circle that he may be convinced to join forces with Trump if the circumstances were right. It seems that Tucker has been expressing to some in his orbit that selecting a Republican candidate like Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, or Mike Pompeo would be a disaster for the country. If he strongly believes that Trump is making a poor choice, he might consider throwing his hat in the ring as an alternative option.
Sources also suggest that Tucker’s name has been discussed internally within Trump’s camp, and there are even a few surrogates quietly advocating for him behind the scenes. Donald Trump himself has reportedly spoken positively about Tucker, and Don Jr. has also mentioned him in conversations about potential vice presidential candidates. This growing support gives some momentum to the idea of Tucker joining Trump’s ticket.
However, it is important to note that Tucker himself has not expressed direct interest in the appointment, at least not yet. It remains to be seen whether he will go beyond his role as a television commentator and actively pursue a political career.
Tucker Carlson has been a vocal figure on various issues leading up to the 2024 election, but it is worth remembering that this is his profession – to discuss and analyze political matters on his show. Whether he is willing to translate his words into action remains to be seen.
As of now, there has been no response from representatives of Tucker Carlson or Donald Trump regarding these reports. Only time will tell if Tucker will make a surprising move into the world of politics and potentially become Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming presidential race.
