Overview
- On his podcast with Jimmy Dore, Tucker Carlson called California governor Gavin Newsom “very charming” and “unbelievable” and said Newsom “feels like he’s the nominee.”
- Guest Jimmy Dore compared Newsom’s oratory to Barack Obama, saying his speeches make people feel better even if he might be “full of it,” and Carlson agreed.
- The remarks were notable because Carlson has publicly broken with President Donald Trump over the Iran war and other issues, and Trump has publicly rebuked Carlson.
- Coverage stresses that the comments were personal and evaluative on a single podcast episode and do not amount to a policy endorsement or formal political realignment.
- The exchange highlights how personality and podcast platforms can reshape political narratives and could fuel media and voter discussion about Newsom’s 2028 prospects.