Tucker Carlson was asked to run for president, but declined.

Former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Rejects 2024 Presidential Run

Despite a PAC’s attempt to draft him for a 2024 presidential run, Tucker Carlson made it clear that he was not interested. Carlson’s attorney, Harmeet Dhillon, sent the Draft Tucker PAC a cease and desist letter, demanding that they stop raising funds using Carlson’s name. “Mr. Carlson will not run for President in 2024 under any circumstances, and therefore your misrepresentations are damaging to Mr. Carlson and defrauding his supporters,” Dhillon wrote.

The Draft Tucker PAC

The PAC was formed by Chris Ekstrom, a GOP donor and former congressional candidate in Texas, who filed the necessary Federal Election Commission (FEC) paperwork in late April following Carlson’s ouster from Fox News. Ekstrom said that he wanted to draft Carlson because he worried that neither of the two likely frontrunners in the 2024 Republican primary – former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – would push the party far enough to the right.

Carlson’s Response

Carlson’s response was clear: he will not run for president in 2024. His attorney’s letter warned the PAC to stop soliciting funds using Carlson’s name or face legal action. Carlson’s supporters can rest assured that their donations will not be used to fund a presidential campaign that will never happen.

Why Ekstrom Wanted Carlson to Run

Ekstrom’s concern was that the two likely frontrunners in the 2024 Republican primary would not push the party far enough to the right. He believed that if Carlson entered the race, it would be a “rude awakening” for both Trump and DeSantis. However, Carlson has made it clear that he has no interest in running for president, and his supporters can now move on from this idea.

Conclusion

While some may have hoped for a Tucker Carlson presidential run in 2024, it is now clear that it will not happen. Carlson’s attorney has made it clear that any attempt to use his name to solicit funds for a presidential campaign will be met with legal action. Carlson’s supporters can now focus on other candidates who align with their values.