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Tories can thank Donald Trump with Mark Carney on verge of majority
Liberals currently have 171 seats in House of Commons; three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174
Author of the article:Brian Lilley
Published Apr 12, 2026 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 3 minute read
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by DAVE CHAN / MANDEL NGAN / AFP / FILES /Getty Images
By the time Mark Carney turns off the light and heads to bed Monday night, he will know for certain that he is presiding over a majority government.
Carney and his Liberals currently have 171 seats in the House of Commons; the three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174 seats. That is still a tight majority, but it’s a majority nonetheless.
It was 350 days ago when voters sent Carney to Ottawa with 169 Liberals in his caucus. Thanks to five floor-crossings, four by Conservative MPs and one by the New Democrats, the majority will be secured.
It’s been a different type of year for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has seen his caucus shrink from 144 seats to 140 seats. At the same time, Poilievre has been making the kinds of changes that many political pundits said he should have made and yet he continues to lose MPs and drop in the polls.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Poilievre making himself available to media
Over the past several months, Poilievre has been willing to engage with Canada’s mainstream media in ways that he wasn’t will to do during the last election. He’s granted several interviews, appeared on CBC with Rosemary Barton, went on CTV with Vassy Kapelos and granted a year-end interview to Dawna Friesen at Global.
His recent appearance on Peter Mansbridge’s podcast was self-deprecating.
In March, he conducted tours of both Europe and the United States that were well received. He was given accolades for saying on both The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO podcasts that he wouldn’t criticize Carney on foreign soil.
Here at home, Poilievre continues to hammer away at Carney on issues such as affordability, the housing crisis, crime and immigration – these are some of the biggest issues voters keep telling pollsters.
Yet those same polling firms show Poilievre’s numbers dropping.
Trump putting Tories at disadvantage
It is frustrating for the Conservatives and for their leader. They must be wondering what they can do next to turn things around.
The simple answer is there is nothing they can do at the moment because voters aren’t fleeing Poilievre or flocking to Carney so much as they are reacting to Donald Trump.
In the last election, the Liberals took 43% of the popular vote, the Conservatives 41% and for a long time after the election polling continued to show the two parties as close. That started to change at the end of January as the Liberals opened a wider lead.
It wasn’t due to popular new policies from Carney, it wasn’t due to stumbles by Poilievre; it was all about Trump.
As long as Trump dominates in the headlines, Carney will benefit in the polls.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Canada’s economy continues to struggle under Carney
With factors like this at play, there is little that Poilievre can do to break through in the meantime. He’s going to have to wait until Canadians wake up and see that despite Carney’s resume, his promise to expand Canada’s economy and his promise to secure a better trade deal with Trump, things are not going well for Canada’s economy.
Our unemployment rate is still up, food inflation in Canada is the highest in the G7, our economy is the weakest in the G7 and we still don’t have a trade deal with the Americans.
As Canadians increasingly believe we need to get closer to Europe, 10 EU nations have still not fully ratified our free-trade deal with them. Meanwhile, despite his closeness with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carney hasn’t been able to rekindle the trade talks with the U.K. that were called off two years ago.
The perception, though, is that Carney is standing up to or somehow dealing with Trump. That’s more of a vibe, a feeling than anything based on reality, but it is enough for voters at the moment and that is enough to give Carney his majority.
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Liberals currently have 171 seats in House of Commons; three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174
Author of the article:Brian Lilley
Published Apr 12, 2026 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 3 minute read
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by DAVE CHAN / MANDEL NGAN / AFP / FILES /Getty Images
By the time Mark Carney turns off the light and heads to bed Monday night, he will know for certain that he is presiding over a majority government.
Carney and his Liberals currently have 171 seats in the House of Commons; the three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174 seats. That is still a tight majority, but it’s a majority nonetheless.
It was 350 days ago when voters sent Carney to Ottawa with 169 Liberals in his caucus. Thanks to five floor-crossings, four by Conservative MPs and one by the New Democrats, the majority will be secured.
It’s been a different type of year for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has seen his caucus shrink from 144 seats to 140 seats. At the same time, Poilievre has been making the kinds of changes that many political pundits said he should have made and yet he continues to lose MPs and drop in the polls.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Poilievre making himself available to media
Over the past several months, Poilievre has been willing to engage with Canada’s mainstream media in ways that he wasn’t will to do during the last election. He’s granted several interviews, appeared on CBC with Rosemary Barton, went on CTV with Vassy Kapelos and granted a year-end interview to Dawna Friesen at Global.
His recent appearance on Peter Mansbridge’s podcast was self-deprecating.
In March, he conducted tours of both Europe and the United States that were well received. He was given accolades for saying on both The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO podcasts that he wouldn’t criticize Carney on foreign soil.
Here at home, Poilievre continues to hammer away at Carney on issues such as affordability, the housing crisis, crime and immigration – these are some of the biggest issues voters keep telling pollsters.
Yet those same polling firms show Poilievre’s numbers dropping.
Trump putting Tories at disadvantage
It is frustrating for the Conservatives and for their leader. They must be wondering what they can do next to turn things around.
The simple answer is there is nothing they can do at the moment because voters aren’t fleeing Poilievre or flocking to Carney so much as they are reacting to Donald Trump.
In the last election, the Liberals took 43% of the popular vote, the Conservatives 41% and for a long time after the election polling continued to show the two parties as close. That started to change at the end of January as the Liberals opened a wider lead.
It wasn’t due to popular new policies from Carney, it wasn’t due to stumbles by Poilievre; it was all about Trump.
As long as Trump dominates in the headlines, Carney will benefit in the polls.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Canada’s economy continues to struggle under Carney
With factors like this at play, there is little that Poilievre can do to break through in the meantime. He’s going to have to wait until Canadians wake up and see that despite Carney’s resume, his promise to expand Canada’s economy and his promise to secure a better trade deal with Trump, things are not going well for Canada’s economy.
Our unemployment rate is still up, food inflation in Canada is the highest in the G7, our economy is the weakest in the G7 and we still don’t have a trade deal with the Americans.
As Canadians increasingly believe we need to get closer to Europe, 10 EU nations have still not fully ratified our free-trade deal with them. Meanwhile, despite his closeness with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carney hasn’t been able to rekindle the trade talks with the U.K. that were called off two years ago.
The perception, though, is that Carney is standing up to or somehow dealing with Trump. That’s more of a vibe, a feeling than anything based on reality, but it is enough for voters at the moment and that is enough to give Carney his majority.
LILLEY: Tories can thank Donald Trump with Mark Carney on verge of majority
The Liberals currently have 171 seats in the House of Commons; the three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174 seats. More.
What is a PC?Tories can thank Donald Trump with Mark Carney on verge of majority
Liberals currently have 171 seats in House of Commons; three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174
Author of the article:Brian Lilley
Published Apr 12, 2026 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 3 minute read
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by DAVE CHAN / MANDEL NGAN / AFP / FILES /Getty Images
By the time Mark Carney turns off the light and heads to bed Monday night, he will know for certain that he is presiding over a majority government.
Carney and his Liberals currently have 171 seats in the House of Commons; the three byelections taking place Monday should give them 174 seats. That is still a tight majority, but it’s a majority nonetheless.
It was 350 days ago when voters sent Carney to Ottawa with 169 Liberals in his caucus. Thanks to five floor-crossings, four by Conservative MPs and one by the New Democrats, the majority will be secured.
It’s been a different type of year for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has seen his caucus shrink from 144 seats to 140 seats. At the same time, Poilievre has been making the kinds of changes that many political pundits said he should have made and yet he continues to lose MPs and drop in the polls.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons.
Current seat totals in the House of Commons. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Poilievre making himself available to media
Over the past several months, Poilievre has been willing to engage with Canada’s mainstream media in ways that he wasn’t will to do during the last election. He’s granted several interviews, appeared on CBC with Rosemary Barton, went on CTV with Vassy Kapelos and granted a year-end interview to Dawna Friesen at Global.
His recent appearance on Peter Mansbridge’s podcast was self-deprecating.
In March, he conducted tours of both Europe and the United States that were well received. He was given accolades for saying on both The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO podcasts that he wouldn’t criticize Carney on foreign soil.
Here at home, Poilievre continues to hammer away at Carney on issues such as affordability, the housing crisis, crime and immigration – these are some of the biggest issues voters keep telling pollsters.
Yet those same polling firms show Poilievre’s numbers dropping.
Trump putting Tories at disadvantage
It is frustrating for the Conservatives and for their leader. They must be wondering what they can do next to turn things around.
The simple answer is there is nothing they can do at the moment because voters aren’t fleeing Poilievre or flocking to Carney so much as they are reacting to Donald Trump.
In the last election, the Liberals took 43% of the popular vote, the Conservatives 41% and for a long time after the election polling continued to show the two parties as close. That started to change at the end of January as the Liberals opened a wider lead.
It wasn’t due to popular new policies from Carney, it wasn’t due to stumbles by Poilievre; it was all about Trump.
As long as Trump dominates in the headlines, Carney will benefit in the polls.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs.
A history of recent floor-crossings by Conservative MPs. Photo by Toronto Sun graphic
Canada’s economy continues to struggle under Carney
With factors like this at play, there is little that Poilievre can do to break through in the meantime. He’s going to have to wait until Canadians wake up and see that despite Carney’s resume, his promise to expand Canada’s economy and his promise to secure a better trade deal with Trump, things are not going well for Canada’s economy.
Our unemployment rate is still up, food inflation in Canada is the highest in the G7, our economy is the weakest in the G7 and we still don’t have a trade deal with the Americans.
As Canadians increasingly believe we need to get closer to Europe, 10 EU nations have still not fully ratified our free-trade deal with them. Meanwhile, despite his closeness with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carney hasn’t been able to rekindle the trade talks with the U.K. that were called off two years ago.
The perception, though, is that Carney is standing up to or somehow dealing with Trump. That’s more of a vibe, a feeling than anything based on reality, but it is enough for voters at the moment and that is enough to give Carney his majority.
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Progressive Conservative a now near dead party after the Reform split the holds the majority of Conservative Party of Canada.
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Trump say's he'll 'fire' Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave 'on time'
Outgoing chair said he'll stay on the board of the U.S. central bank until DoJ probe is completed
Author of the article:Ling Hui
Published Apr 15, 2026 • 2 minute read
This combination of pictures created on April 15, 2026 shows U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell (left) in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2025 and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2026.
This combination of pictures created on April 15, 2026 shows U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell (left) in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2025 and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2026. Photo by SAUL LOEB and Brendan SMIALOWSKI /AFP via Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn’t step aside when his term as the head of the central bank expires next month.
“Then I’ll have to fire him,” Trump said in a sit-down interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Wednesday. “If he’s not leaving on time — I’ve held back firing him. I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial. I want to be uncontroversial.”
In January, the Department of Justice had opened an investigation into Powell over his testimony to Congress about the Fed’s $2.5-billion renovation of its headquarters in Washington, a project Trump had criticized as excessive.
Powell said he believed the probe was launched over the Feds’ refusal to cut interest rates as fast as the president might have liked.
Standoff at the Federal Reserve
Last month, Powell said he would not step down as governor until the DoJ investigation involving him was “well and truly over, with transparency and finality.”
While his term as chair ends on May 15, his term as governor expires in 2028.
The move was seen as unusual as a former chair typically leaves the board after their term as chief expires.
Legal proceedings have bogged down the investigation, with a federal judge last month quashing the DoJ’s subpoena to Powell for information regarding the renovation project.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro, whose office is leading the investigation, has said she would appeal the decision.
During the Fox Business interview Wednesday, Trump said he’s continuing to push for the probe into the Federal Reserve renovation, and said he would have to “fire” Powell if he doesn’t leave the Fed when his term as chair ends.
Republican senator won’t back Trump’s pick for next chair
Another issue complicating Powell’s departure is a Republican senator’s refusal to accept Trump’s pick for the next chair.
In late January, Trump had nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Walsh to head the central bank — a role that requires Senate confirmation.
His appointment, however, was immediately met with resistance from Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Banking Committee.
Tillis said he would oppose any new nominee for the Fed until Powell’s criminal probe was “fully” resolved.
Warsh has a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee next Tuesday.
— with files from AFP
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Outgoing chair said he'll stay on the board of the U.S. central bank until DoJ probe is completed
Author of the article:Ling Hui
Published Apr 15, 2026 • 2 minute read
This combination of pictures created on April 15, 2026 shows U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell (left) in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2025 and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2026.
This combination of pictures created on April 15, 2026 shows U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell (left) in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2025 and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2026. Photo by SAUL LOEB and Brendan SMIALOWSKI /AFP via Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn’t step aside when his term as the head of the central bank expires next month.
“Then I’ll have to fire him,” Trump said in a sit-down interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Wednesday. “If he’s not leaving on time — I’ve held back firing him. I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial. I want to be uncontroversial.”
In January, the Department of Justice had opened an investigation into Powell over his testimony to Congress about the Fed’s $2.5-billion renovation of its headquarters in Washington, a project Trump had criticized as excessive.
Powell said he believed the probe was launched over the Feds’ refusal to cut interest rates as fast as the president might have liked.
Standoff at the Federal Reserve
Last month, Powell said he would not step down as governor until the DoJ investigation involving him was “well and truly over, with transparency and finality.”
While his term as chair ends on May 15, his term as governor expires in 2028.
The move was seen as unusual as a former chair typically leaves the board after their term as chief expires.
Legal proceedings have bogged down the investigation, with a federal judge last month quashing the DoJ’s subpoena to Powell for information regarding the renovation project.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro, whose office is leading the investigation, has said she would appeal the decision.
During the Fox Business interview Wednesday, Trump said he’s continuing to push for the probe into the Federal Reserve renovation, and said he would have to “fire” Powell if he doesn’t leave the Fed when his term as chair ends.
Republican senator won’t back Trump’s pick for next chair
Another issue complicating Powell’s departure is a Republican senator’s refusal to accept Trump’s pick for the next chair.
In late January, Trump had nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Walsh to head the central bank — a role that requires Senate confirmation.
His appointment, however, was immediately met with resistance from Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Banking Committee.
Tillis said he would oppose any new nominee for the Fed until Powell’s criminal probe was “fully” resolved.
Warsh has a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee next Tuesday.
— with files from AFP
Trump say's he'll 'fire' Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave 'on time'
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to fire Jerome Powell if he doesn’t resign when his term as the head of the central bank expires.
Tucker Carlson’s son quits JD Vance’s press team amid feud between his dad and Trump
The timing is convenient given Trump has continued to publicly slam Tucker, as the former Fox News personality criticizes the president and his administration
Author of the articleenette Wilford
Published Apr 20, 2026 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 3 minute read
US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP /Getty Images
Tucker Carlson’s son is no longer part of U.S Vice President JD Vance’s press team amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks against his conservative pundit father.
Buckley Carlson, a 20-something who had served as Vance’s deputy press secretary since the start of the Trump administration’s second term, is embarking on his own political consulting firm, Politico reported.
A Vance official told the outlet that Buckley — who previously worked for then-Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), in 2019 as his deputy chief of staff — shared his plans to exit the role late last year.
“Buckley first informed the VP’s office of his intention to depart in December,” the official told Politico, but wanted to stay longer “to ensure a smooth transition.”
Buckley Carlson
Buckley Carlson (Legistorm) Legistorm
However, the timing is convenient given Trump has continued to publicly slam Tucker, as the former Fox News personality criticizes the president and his administration, notably amid the ongoing war in Iran.
Tucker vs. Trump
In late February, Tucker discouraged Trump from attacking Iran ahead of the war, even meeting with the president in the Oval Office multiple times to try to dissuade him.
Tucker also slammed Trump for his threatening, profanity-laced Truth Social message to Iran on Easter morning.
“How dare you speak that way on Easter morning to the country? Who do you think you are? You’re tweeting out the f-word on Easter morning,” Tucker said on the April 6 episode of his podcast.
Tucker also condemned the president for his “Praise be to Allah” signoff, which he said was “mocking the religion of Iran.”
“OK. If you seek a religious war, that’s a good idea. But by the way, no decent person mocks other people’s religions,” Tucker noted.
(L-R) Tucker Carlson, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(L-R) Tucker Carlson, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, former U.S. President Donald Trump, Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Photo by Chip Somodevilla /Getty Images
Tucker also had a field day with Trump’s AI-generated posts, particularly the image which appeared to depict the president as Jesus Christ (though Trump deleted that post, telling reporters he thought he was portraying himself “as a doctor.”)
“It’s mockery,” Tucker said of the president’s posts. “He’s mocking Jesus. He’s making fun of Christianity.”
‘Low IQ’ insults
Naturally, Trump didn’t take too kindly to the public callouts.
He wrote in a Truth Social post on Friday: “Tucker is a Low IQ person. Always easy to beat, and highly overrated!!!”
The insult is one he’s trotted out before, previously dishing it out to anyone who opposes him, including political foes Gavin Newsom, Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Earlier in the month, Trump likened the journalist to other critics, including Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, accusing them all of having one thing in common: “Low IQs.”
“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too! Look at their past, look at their record. They don’t have what it takes, and they never did!” he ranted on an April 9 Truth Social post.
“They’ve all been thrown off Television, lost their Shows, and aren’t even invited on TV because nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything necessary for some ‘free’ and cheap publicity,” he continued.
He singled out Tucker, writing that he “couldn’t even finish College, he was a broken man when he got fired from Fox, and he’s never been the same,” and also suggested he “should see a good psychiatrist!”
Trump continued: “These so-called ‘pundits’ are LOSERS, and they always will be! … “They’re not ‘MAGA,’ they’re losers, just trying to latch on to MAGA.”
He added: “MAGA is about MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and these people have no idea how to do that, BUT I DO, because THE UNITED STATES IS NOW THE “HOTTEST” COUNTRY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!”
Tucker responded to Trump’s social media tirade, saying he was “horrified” by the president’s declaration that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran didn’t cut a deal.
“I’ve always liked Trump and still feel sorry for him, as I do for all slaves,” Tucker told Newsmax.
“He’s hemmed in by other forces. He can’t make his own decisions,” Tucker elaborated. “It’s awful to watch.”
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The timing is convenient given Trump has continued to publicly slam Tucker, as the former Fox News personality criticizes the president and his administration
Author of the article
enette WilfordPublished Apr 20, 2026 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 3 minute read
US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP /Getty Images
Tucker Carlson’s son is no longer part of U.S Vice President JD Vance’s press team amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks against his conservative pundit father.
Buckley Carlson, a 20-something who had served as Vance’s deputy press secretary since the start of the Trump administration’s second term, is embarking on his own political consulting firm, Politico reported.
A Vance official told the outlet that Buckley — who previously worked for then-Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), in 2019 as his deputy chief of staff — shared his plans to exit the role late last year.
“Buckley first informed the VP’s office of his intention to depart in December,” the official told Politico, but wanted to stay longer “to ensure a smooth transition.”
Buckley Carlson
Buckley Carlson (Legistorm) Legistorm
However, the timing is convenient given Trump has continued to publicly slam Tucker, as the former Fox News personality criticizes the president and his administration, notably amid the ongoing war in Iran.
Tucker vs. Trump
In late February, Tucker discouraged Trump from attacking Iran ahead of the war, even meeting with the president in the Oval Office multiple times to try to dissuade him.
Tucker also slammed Trump for his threatening, profanity-laced Truth Social message to Iran on Easter morning.
“How dare you speak that way on Easter morning to the country? Who do you think you are? You’re tweeting out the f-word on Easter morning,” Tucker said on the April 6 episode of his podcast.
Tucker also condemned the president for his “Praise be to Allah” signoff, which he said was “mocking the religion of Iran.”
“OK. If you seek a religious war, that’s a good idea. But by the way, no decent person mocks other people’s religions,” Tucker noted.
(L-R) Tucker Carlson, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(L-R) Tucker Carlson, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, former U.S. President Donald Trump, Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Photo by Chip Somodevilla /Getty Images
Tucker also had a field day with Trump’s AI-generated posts, particularly the image which appeared to depict the president as Jesus Christ (though Trump deleted that post, telling reporters he thought he was portraying himself “as a doctor.”)
“It’s mockery,” Tucker said of the president’s posts. “He’s mocking Jesus. He’s making fun of Christianity.”
‘Low IQ’ insults
Naturally, Trump didn’t take too kindly to the public callouts.
He wrote in a Truth Social post on Friday: “Tucker is a Low IQ person. Always easy to beat, and highly overrated!!!”
The insult is one he’s trotted out before, previously dishing it out to anyone who opposes him, including political foes Gavin Newsom, Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Earlier in the month, Trump likened the journalist to other critics, including Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, accusing them all of having one thing in common: “Low IQs.”
“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too! Look at their past, look at their record. They don’t have what it takes, and they never did!” he ranted on an April 9 Truth Social post.
“They’ve all been thrown off Television, lost their Shows, and aren’t even invited on TV because nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything necessary for some ‘free’ and cheap publicity,” he continued.
He singled out Tucker, writing that he “couldn’t even finish College, he was a broken man when he got fired from Fox, and he’s never been the same,” and also suggested he “should see a good psychiatrist!”
Trump continued: “These so-called ‘pundits’ are LOSERS, and they always will be! … “They’re not ‘MAGA,’ they’re losers, just trying to latch on to MAGA.”
He added: “MAGA is about MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and these people have no idea how to do that, BUT I DO, because THE UNITED STATES IS NOW THE “HOTTEST” COUNTRY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!”
Tucker responded to Trump’s social media tirade, saying he was “horrified” by the president’s declaration that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran didn’t cut a deal.
“I’ve always liked Trump and still feel sorry for him, as I do for all slaves,” Tucker told Newsmax.
“He’s hemmed in by other forces. He can’t make his own decisions,” Tucker elaborated. “It’s awful to watch.”
Tucker Carlson’s son quits JD Vance’s press team amid feud between his dad and Trump
Tucker Carlson’s son is no longer part of President JD Vance’s press team. Read on to see why and how Trump may be involved.