Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has denied suggesting Donald Trump could be the Antichrist, addressing the claim in a recent interview with The New York Times. The conversation also covered Carlson’s past support for Trump, his private reservations, and criticisms of the former president’s influence.

Denial of 'Antichrist' Remark

During the interview with host Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Carlson was challenged about his previous commentary regarding Donald Trump. He vehemently denied ever suggesting Trump could be the Antichrist, even when his own words were read back to him.

Quoted Broadcast

Garcia-Navarro quoted Carlson’s past broadcast, where he questioned, “Here’s a leader mocking the gods of his ancestors… Could this be the Antichrist?” Carlson responded by stating he did not recall making the statement and admitted uncertainty about the definition of the Antichrist.

Spiritual Explanations and Trump's Influence

Despite his denial, Garcia-Navarro pointed out Carlson’s tendency to explore spiritual explanations for political events. He frequently invoked unseen forces and described Trump’s influence as captivating. “You spend a day with Trump and you’re in this kind of dreamland. It’s like smoking hash or something,” Carlson remarked.

Breaking Point and Private Doubts

Carlson revealed that his support for Trump began to wane with the administration’s decision to strike Iran, a move he strongly opposed. He acknowledged harboring private doubts about Trump for years, but admitted to rationalizing them away, focusing on areas of agreement.

Acknowledging Responsibility

“All my fault,” Carlson stated, adding that he still believed “it’s the big decisions that matter.” He described his critique of Trump as complex, portraying him as both morally responsible and a victim of geopolitical pressures.

Conspiracy Theories and Concerns

The interview took an unusual turn when Carlson shared a theory he described as “probably insane”—that individuals within Trump’s inner circle had been mysteriously harmed. He noted instances of imprisonment, unemployability, public shaming, and serious illness among those close to the former president.

Despite his willingness to entertain such ideas, Carlson reiterated his denial of the “Antichrist” remark when it was revisited. He stated that the original comment, followed by “Well, who knows?”, did not accurately reflect his feelings or suggest a definitive conclusion about Trump.