Trump Considering Tucker Carlson as Potential 2024 Running Mate

Trump praises Carlson's common sense, despite former Fox News host's controversial past including a multi-million payout to Dominion Voting Systems and derogatory private messages about Trump himself.

Former President Trump expressed interest in considering former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, as a potential running mate in 2024, citing Carlson's 'great common sense' despite his controversial past.
Trump's comment came amidst reports of his increasing criticism of Fox News and its decision to fire Carlson, who is currently hosting a video series on the former Twitter platform now known as X.
Even though private messages revealed that Carlson had spoken negatively of Trump in the past, the former president still considers him due to their shared viewpoints on issues such as border control and Trump's popular standing in the GOP for the 2024 primary.
Carlson was dismissed from Fox News following a $787 million payment to Dominion Voting Systems over defamation claims; leaked internal communications exposed that Carlson and other top Fox hosts were critical of Trump and his false claims surrounding the 2020 elections.
Despite past dismissals about considering a presidential run, Carlson has been catapulted into the spotlight due to media speculation about a potential Trump-Carlson 2024 ticket, placing him among other possibilities such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.