Tucker Carlson Says Trump Is 'Incompetent' — Their Bitter Break Explodes on TV

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Tucker Carlson Says Trump Is 'Incompetent' — Their Bitter Break Explodes on TV

News (1 / 1) 08.05.2026 21:55 / Angela


Tucker Carlson's longtime bond with Donald Trump has visibly frayed after a scathing TV interview — the commentator called the president "incompetent" and raised eyebrows with blunt comparisons. Read on to discover the full story!

Harsh Words on Megyn Kelly's Show

On May 7, Carlson appeared on Megyn Kelly's program and warned "I don't think things are going well. I think they could be a lot worse," before declaring, "Trump is incompetent." He argued that incompetence can sometimes be preferable to capable malice, mentioning California governor Gavin Newsom as an example, and urged a "sensible way forward" to limit losses and unite Americans.

Apology and Second Thoughts

Carlson has also expressed remorse for his past support of Trump, admitting he and others who helped boost the former president are "implicated" and saying, "I'm sorry for misleading people." The confession came amid his growing public criticism of Trump's decisions.