Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Trump Support, Skeptics Unconvinced

0:00It's April 21st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered and star driven. Tucker Carlson just dropped an apology on his podcast for backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election, and social media blew up with folks. Split on whether he's for real. He admitted misleading people by supporting Trump, even saying he and others like his brother got caught up in it. Now he's joining a crew of conservatives like Megan Kelly, Joe Rogan, Alex Jones, and Candace Owens, who've all distanced themselves from the president. Earlier this year, Carlson interviewed Trump when he skipped that first Republican primary debate back in August 2023, but their vibes have been rocky forever. Court docs from March 2023 showed Carlson texting that he passionately hated Trump back in January 2021, calling him tough to handle. Reactions online range from buying it, to calling it fake, and experts get why. Social psychologists point out, public apologies often feel insincere because motives mix up and body language pros spot a Carlson switching from.

1:08Deep thought to performative laughs, sending mixed signals like he's holding back. Digging deeper, his apology lack clear steps to make amends or own the full weight of his support, and without a personal connection to fans, trust. Stays low. He phrased it as wanting to say sorry instead of straight up owning it, which feels doubts about ulterior moves like chasing cash or eyeing a political run. Their history seals decepticism. Carlson recently slammed Trump's wild true social post mocking Iran on Easter. Questioning if any president should, trash a religion like that. So while he says it wasn't on purpose, the jury's out on where he lands next.