Ben Shapiro Criticizes Tucker Carlson for Hosting Nick Fuentes
Ben Shapiro delivered a sharp critique of Tucker Carlson, accusing the commentator of legitimizing extremist ideologies by giving a platform to white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Shapiro’s remarks came during his monologue titled “Tucker Carlson Sabotages America.”
“This is not about free speech.”
According to Shapiro, Carlson’s recent behavior demonstrated a “dishonest” approach and a willingness to “normalize Nazism.” He called the former Fox News host “an intellectual coward, a dishonest interlocutor, and a terrible friend.”
“Tucker Carlson decided to normalize and fluff Nick Fuentes … and the Heritage Foundation robustly defended that performance.”
Shapiro accused Carlson of serving as “an ideological launderer,” softening the rhetoric of figures like Fuentes and allowing extreme ideas to enter mainstream conservative discourse.
Heritage Foundation Reaction
After Carlson’s interview with Fuentes, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts publicly supported Carlson, describing him as a “close ally” of the organization. Roberts criticized those seeking to “cancel” Carlson, calling such detractors a “venomous coalition” bent on creating division.
“Kevin said openly that Tucker Carlson can do nothing ever that will sever his relationship with the conservative movement.”
Author Summary
Ben Shapiro denounced Tucker Carlson for amplifying extremist voices, blaming him and his defenders for moving radical rhetoric closer to the conservative mainstream.