Overview

• Tucker Carlson said he made a mistake by getting involved in politics but still admires Donald Trump in an interview with Russell Brand.
• Brand predicted Carlson will have more influence as an independent journalist after being fired from Fox News.
• Carlson declared his "love" for Trump personally and praised his foreign policy views on Ukraine despite previously criticizing him in private messages.
• Carlson claims he was surprised by his firing from Fox News but holds no anger towards the company.
• Trump celebrated Carlson's praise and support on social media, overlooking Carlson's past doubts about the former president.