Tucker Carlson mocks US manipulations at Republican National convention

(MENAFN) At the Republican National Convention on Thursday, journalist Tucker Carlson made a provocative statement about the potential for manipulation within the United States political system. Jokingly, Carlson suggested that it might be possible to elect even a deceased person as president through sufficient electoral cheating. His remarks came as he extolled former President Donald Trump, who has recently been nominated by the Republican Party for the upcoming presidential election.

Carlson, who was speaking in support of Trump, contrasted the essence of true leadership with mere titles. He used an analogy, saying that calling his dog the CEO of Hewlett Packard would not make it so, and similarly, a dead person could theoretically be made president if the system were manipulated enough. This hyperbolic comment was meant to underscore Carlson’s belief in Trump’s unique leadership qualities, which he argued have been validated by Trump’s survival of a recent assassination attempt.

Carlson framed Trump’s resilience and reaction to the near-fatal incident as evidence of genuine leadership, in contrast to critics who view Trump as self-serving and a threat to the nation. He implied that the real issue with the current administration under President Joe Biden is not just the alleged election fraud but also concerns about Biden’s fitness for office. Carlson's comments reflect his support for Trump and criticism of Biden’s presidency, tapping into broader debates about election integrity and presidential capability.

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