Surprising twist within conservative circles, Ann Coulter, a prominent conservative writer and commentator, has cast doubt on the possibility of former Fox News star Tucker Carlson being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
Trump, currently the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, indicated early in November that he would contemplate Carlson as his running mate if he secured the GOP nomination, as reported by the Conservative Brief on November 29, 2023.
However, Coulter, known for her initial support for Trump in 2015 but subsequent disenchantment during his presidency, expressed skepticism during a segment of her podcast featuring an interview with New York Times reporter Jeremy Peters. The discussion revolved around legal documents related to the lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems, claiming the network spread falsehoods about the 2020 election.
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Coulter brought attention to a text conversation between Carlson and an unidentified individual, where Carlson expressed strong negative sentiments toward Trump, labeling him a “demonic force” and expressing passionate hatred. Peters noted that Carlson, like many at Fox, harbored deep disdain and disrespect for the former president.
Highlighting her concerns over Carlson’s attitude toward Trump, Coulter shared a clip of her podcast on the X platform, stating, “Half the people Trump claims to be considering as his VP (thus smearing them) can’t stand the guy. When he’s not in front of a camera, here’s what Tucker thinks of Trump.”
This revelation adds an intriguing layer to the already complex relationship between Trump and conservative figures critical of him, with Coulter previously describing him as “a gigantic baby.”
Despite the animosity, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman suggested on The Dispatch Podcast that there is a “real” chance Trump might ask Carlson to be his running mate in 2024. As discussions about potential vice-presidential picks unfold, the internal divisions and shifting alliances within the Republican landscape continue to shape the uncertain narrative of the 2024 election cycle.
