Ben Shapiro Criticizes Tucker Carlson for Hosting Nick Fuentes
Ben Shapiro launched a fierce attack on Tucker Carlson, accusing the former Fox News host of “normalizing Nazism” by giving a platform to white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
Shapiro’s Strong Condemnation
In his detailed monologue titled “Tucker Carlson Sabotages America,” Shapiro declared,
“This is not about free speech.”
He labeled Carlson as “an intellectual coward, a dishonest interlocutor, and a terrible friend,” and claimed he has become “the most virulent super-spreader of vile ideas in America.”
Accusations of Ideological Laundering
Shapiro charged Carlson with acting as “an ideological launderer,” describing how Carlson softens the extremist rhetoric of figures like Fuentes, making their views palatable within the Republican Party.
“Tucker Carlson decided to normalize and fluff Nick Fuentes … and the Heritage Foundation robustly defended that performance.”
Heritage Foundation’s Support
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts publicly praised Carlson following the Fuentes interview, referring to Carlson as a “close ally” of the conservative group. Roberts also denounced critics seeking to cancel Carlson, calling them a “venomous coalition” aiming to cause division.
Shapiro responded angrily to Roberts’ remarks:
“Kevin said openly that Tucker Carlson can do nothing ever that will sever his relationship with the conservative movement.”
Author’s Summary
Ben Shapiro fiercely denounces Tucker Carlson for mainstreaming extremist views, highlighting deep divides over ideological boundaries within American conservatism.