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Carlson Praises Newsom, Hints 2028 Run, Condemns Trump's AI Jesus

6/8/2026

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Tucker Carlson praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom as “fantastic” and “very charming” on his show.
He suggested Newsom could be the Democratic nominee in 2028.
Guest Jimmy Dore compared Newsom’s speeches to Barack Obama’s, saying both make people feel better.
After U.S. President Donald Trump called Carlson a “low-IQ person,” Carlson condemned Trump’s AI-generated Jesus-Christ image and addressed it on his April 15 podcast.

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Tucker Carlson praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom as “fantastic” and “very charming” on his show.
He suggested Newsom could be the Democratic nominee in 2028.
Guest Jimmy Dore compared Newsom’s speeches to Barack Obama’s, saying both make people feel better.
After U.S. President Donald Trump called Carlson a “low-IQ person,” Carlson condemned Trump’s AI-generated Jesus-Christ image and addressed it on his April 15 podcast.