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Fil1957

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8. Let's not forget that back on January 4, 2021, this is the same Tucker Carlson who texted a colleague, "I hate him

Reply to Pluvious (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 01:20 PM

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passionately", when referring to Trump. That was more than 5 YEARS AGO! So no Tucker, your apology is NOT ACCEPTED!

You've known and told others for a long time that Trump was a disaster, yet you gave him full support in public. You are the worst kind of Trump supporter, because you knew better, but you backed him anyway.

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Short comment from Robert Reich: "The Bigot Says He's Sorry" [View all] Pluvious Friday OP

The scorpion says it is sorry. Aristus Friday #1

Oh FFS! Carlson's quote about DJT being the funniest person he's ever met in his life MIButterfly Friday #2

because he was PAID T TO SAY IT JT45242 Friday #3

Even for money, he could've come up with something more believable than that MIButterfly Friday #4

Only needed to be believable to the suckers buying the crap dave99 Friday #18

No,no...He probably was sincere... Trueblue Texan Friday #6

Now that makes sense MIButterfly Friday #14

As they say, looks aren't everything JoseBalow Friday #7

Little tucker torment ended when he finished say he was tormented republianmushroom Friday #5

Let's not forget that back on January 4, 2021, this is the same Tucker Carlson who texted a colleague, "I hate him Fil1957 Friday #8

My respect and admiration for Robert Reich knows no bounds. NNadir Friday #9

If Trump invited Tucker to a $1M White House dinner Demobrat Friday #10

"And we hope your torment continues." Wounded Bear Friday #11

(Insert high-pitched maniacal giggle here) Harker Friday #12

Consideration of how to handle those who once supprorted Trump and now don't. twodogsbarking Friday #13

Oh dear! Tuck, Tuck, Tuck ... oldsoldierfadingfast Friday #15

I'd like to see a cheesy AI of Tucker crawling on the floor Ilsa Friday #16

I watched the video of his apology. I'm no expert, but the body language doesn't fit the words. flashman13 Friday #17