A push to draft former Fox News host Tucker Carlson into the 2028 presidential race is gaining traction among some conservative figures.
Joe Kent, a former U.S. Army Ranger and congressional candidate, confirmed efforts to convince Carlson to run, saying every attendee at a recent meeting in Maine had tried to persuade him.
Strategist Mills said the movement reflects a clear constituency for Carlson, arguing he offers a distinct voice capable of challenging the established political order.
A Republican strategist, speaking on condition of anonymity, pushed back sharply, saying Carlson would face an uphill battle in any national campaign.
Carlson has not publicly declared any intention to run for the White House.
His past statements offer a complicated backdrop. Video exists of Carlson suggesting President Trump was the antichrist on his show—a claim he later denied in a New York Times interview.
A potential Carlson candidacy, particularly as a third-party contender, could fracture the conservative vote and doom the GOP's chances in 2028, some analysts say.
Commentator Mark Halperin dismissed the idea outright. Halperin told Megyn Kelly that Carlson is "as likely to run for president as I am to move to India and start my cricket career."
Carlson would need to build a campaign infrastructure and define a clear policy platform to translate any grassroots support into a credible bid. His history and past comments would draw intense scrutiny from political rivals and media organizations alike.
