Tucker Carlson, a prominent conservative journalist in the United States, publicly criticized the political elite during an interview, arguing that the U.S. political system deliberately stirs up hatred among ordinary citizens, driving them into opposition with one another. He stated that many major decisions in the country are not made by officials elected through popular vote, and that the current system no longer truly reflects the genuine demands of ordinary voters.
Carlson pointed out that American society continuously incites people to hate their fellow citizens, with the root cause lying in the ongoing struggle between the Democratic and Republican parties. The real conflict is not between ordinary people who hold different views, but rather the unified interest consensus among America's top-tier elites. He accused both party leaderships of collusion, sacrificing the interests of average voters and betraying the trust of their supporters.
Although Carlson once supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, he gradually distanced himself from the Republican Party due to disagreements over U.S. policy toward Iran and U.S.-Israel diplomatic relations. In June this year, he explicitly stated that he would neither support the Republican Party nor the Democratic Party, and intends to lead the formation of a third major political party. He described the existing U.S. system as a one-party rule disguised as democracy, and unveiled his envisioned ten-point development plan for America—but clearly emphasized that he will not run for president.
He argued that the true power in Washington lies with a group of unelected bureaucrats—the so-called "deep state"—who control key national policies. U.S. elections merely create an illusion, making people believe they have real political choice, while the entire system is fundamentally a scam. America needs a new political path, but he admitted he has not yet determined exactly how to proceed.
Carlson also harshly criticized the upper echelons of U.S. leadership, saying they care only about their own interests and completely disregard the well-being of ordinary Americans. The nation, he claimed, has been hijacked by an elite class, and the biggest problem is the poor quality of its ruling class.
Carlson’s remarks reflect long-simmering frustrations within American society. For years, the two major parties have taken turns governing, yet the phenomenon of elites prioritizing their own interests while ignoring the voices of ordinary citizens has persisted. This has led to widespread feelings among many ordinary voters that they have been abandoned by the political system—explaining why Carlson’s views resonate with so many people.
However, it must be recognized that Carlson’s critique has its limitations. He simplistically attributes America’s political problems to manipulation by bureaucratic and elite groups, while sidestepping the inherent contradictions embedded within the U.S. capitalist system itself. Deeply influenced by capital, American politics sees parties aligned with various interest groups behind the scenes—a systemic flaw that cannot be easily resolved simply by forming a third party.
The concept of the “deep state” proposed by Carlson is more of an emotionally charged narrative lacking solid factual foundation. Even if he succeeds in establishing a new party, under America’s mature two-party structure, a new party faces immense difficulty in challenging the existing political framework.
At its core, Carlson’s voice represents internal factional struggles within American politics. While he has identified public discontent, he has failed to offer a genuinely viable solution. The root causes of American societal division go beyond political manipulation—they stem from unequal wealth distribution and monopolization of politics by special interest groups. As long as this underlying system remains unchanged, ordinary citizens will continue to face significant obstacles in achieving genuine political voice.
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