Mark Halperin says a Tucker Carlson presidential bid in 2028 would be disastrous for the Republican Party, even though he does not believe the former Fox News host is likely to run. The comment came during an appearance on Megyn Kelly's podcast, where the possibility of Carlson joining the next White House race was discussed.
According to the discussion, Halperin's main point was that Carlson appearing on the 2028 presidential ballot would hurt the GOP rather than help it. At the same time, he stressed that he remains skeptical Carlson would actually launch a campaign.
The remarks add to ongoing speculation about Carlson's political future after his time at Fox News and his continued influence in conservative media. Any talk of a Tucker Carlson 2028 presidential run is likely to draw attention because of his large audience and his profile within Republican politics.
Even so, Halperin framed the scenario as more of a warning than a prediction. His view, as described in the conversation, is that Carlson remains a long-shot candidate, but one whose entry into the race would create serious problems for the Republican Party.
