Tucker Carlson’s 'liar’s remorse' gets roasted on The View

Tucker Carlson's self-titled show aired Monday as he offered a heartfelt, if guarded, apology for his role in helping Donald Trump win the White House. He admitted, in his own words, that he and others who supported Trump were implicated in campaigning for him, and he stressed that the remorse was sincere, saying it would torment him for a long time. He even told his brother Buckley Carlson that the two of them were part of the effort, and that they campaigned for him. He insisted the remorse was not a calculated ploy, noting that the apology came as he continued to take aim at Trump over what he called Operation Epic Fury; "You and I and everyone else who supported him, you wrote speeches for him, I campaigned for him, I mean we’re implicated in this for sure."

On Tuesday morning, The View panel lampooned the mea culpa. Joy Behar offered a sharp reply, 'Oh, please,' while Sunny Hostin dove in with 'Whatever. I don't believe him. He's not getting a bear hug from me.' Behar added Carlson has 'liar's remorse' and needs a full inventory of his missteps rather than a simple apology. Sara Haines weighed in that Carlson would 'say anything' for clicks and money, and Alyssa Farah Griffin agreed that this might not be a real about-face.

Even as the apology drew derision on the talk show, Carlson remained outspoken about Trump, continuing to challenge his rival's approach and defending his past support. The wider backdrop includes a rift with the president that has been sharpened by policy debates, including concerns around the Iran war, underscoring how personal loyalties and political strategy continue to collide in the coverage of the Trump era.

These moments illustrate how even contrition on the political stage can become a flashpoint for those watching, with audiences divided and power players scrutinizing every word.

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