Steven Crowder has accused Tucker Carlson of displaying what he described as “remarkable inconsistency” throughout his political career, questioning the conservative commentator’s shifting positions on Donald Trump and the broader political landscape.
Speaking on the Jack Neel Podcast, Crowder discussed what he believes has contributed to divisions within the political right, arguing that some prominent figures have repeatedly changed their positions depending on the circumstances.
“The truth is if you look at a lot of the people who are fracturing the base, these are people who the only consistency throughout their career is remarkable inconsistency,” Crowder said.
He then pointed to Carlson’s political evolution, referencing his earlier libertarian views, support for the Iraq War, subsequent opposition to it, and changing relationship with Trump.
“I mean, you can go back to if it’s libertarian Tucker Carlson on Crossfire, bow tie, legalized black tar [ ] for the Iraq war until he’s against the Iraq war, populist who loves Donald Trump but hates Donald Trump in private text to showing up with him at a UFC event,” Crowder continued.
Crowder further contrasted Carlson’s alleged private communications with his public appearances alongside Trump, describing the apparent disconnect between the two.
“Well, I love the disputing to Donald Trump is the worst president ever.”
Crowder also suggested that financial relationships could potentially explain some of the political shifts he was discussing, although he was careful to distinguish his suspicions from established facts.
“In every case, there’s I can’t say that this is but this is an inference just to be clear. There’s a paycheck from someone else,” he said.
He then contrasted his own business model with that of the figures he was criticizing, arguing that the distinction between receiving money and paying oneself could influence how commentators approach their work.
“My primary difference I will say is I signed the fronts of checks. These people have always signed the backs of them. And maybe now they sign the fronts of checks, but for most of their career they didn’t,” Crowder added.
Despite his criticism, Crowder clarified that opposing Trump or expressing disappointment with his presidency was not inherently problematic in his view.
“I wouldn’t even say lack of support for Donald Trump because I think it’s totally fine to not like him and to think that there have been some disappointments,” he said. “But he’s done more on areas of importance, and for most people, the close-handed issue was immigration. He’s done more on immigration than any president ever. Is it enough? No. Is it more than did you vote for more than ever? That’s a very good start.”
