In a recent interview, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson spoke with former President Donald Trump, which will air on Twitter at the same time as the first Republican presidential debate.
The discussion encompassed various topics, including potential threats to Trump’s life and concerns about societal unrest.
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Key Takeaways:
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– The interview was conducted in Bedminster as Trump chose to skip the Fox News-hosted presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
– Carlson, who left Fox News in April, delved into questions touching on controversial topics such as Epstein’s death and the potential for civil unrest or war in the U.S.
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– Addressing concerns about threats to Trump, Carlson asked if the former president feared assassination attempts. Trump highlighted the deep-seated passion and hatred he perceives from his opponents, describing it as a potentially dangerous mix.
– In the promotional trailer for the interview, Carlson labeled some of Trump’s detractors as “savage animals.” Trump’s subsequent comment about “sick” individuals is not clearly linked to Carlson’s remark in the provided context.
– Trump’s statement on the “level of passion” and “level of hatred” underscores his view on the heightened political polarization and potential for open conflict in the country.
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