Tucker Carlson is set to join Donald Trump at an upcoming rally in Madison Square Garden on the 27th, following a fiery appearance in Duluth, Georgia, earlier this week.
Carlson confirmed the news in a conversation with RedState [1], stating, “Yes, I’m with him at MSG on Sunday and in Phoenix a week from today.”
[2]The conservative commentator’s participation in Trump’s New York rally comes on the heels of his previously announced hurricane relief event in Glendale, Arizona, scheduled for October 31st.
However, it was his decision to appear in Madison Square Garden that grabbed the headlines. Carlson admitted the decision was last-minute, revealing, “I made the decision last night. I’m psyched for it.”
Carlson’s Duluth rally performance set the stage for what’s to come. In a speech dripping with humor and sharp criticism of the political elite, Carlson compared Trump’s return to power to a frustrated father coming home to deal with unruly children.
“He’s pissed!” Carlson exclaimed to the enthusiastic crowd. “Dad is pissed…and when Dad gets home, you know what he says? ‘You’ve been a bad little girl, and you’re getting a vigorous spanking.’”
"THERE HAS TO BE A POINT A WHICH DAD COMES HOME!" @TuckerCarlson [4] says ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, and it's time for justice in America! @TPUSA [5] @TPAction_ [6] pic.twitter.com/Zp8zTsuVGc [7]
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) October 23, 2024 [8]
With his trademark wit, Carlson kept the crowd laughing while hammering the Democrats and media.
“No, it’s not going to hurt me more than it hurts you,” he said mockingly. “It’s going to hurt you a lot more than it hurts me.”
Carlson’s remarks sparked outrage among liberal commentators, but Trump supporters reveled in his bold, unapologetic style.
Carlson’s ability to poke fun at the left while articulating the frustrations of Trump supporters has made him a beloved figure in conservative circles.
After Tucker Carlson likened Trump to "daddy" tonight, and said a reelected Trump would need to give the media and Democrats a "spanking," the rally crowd "went wild," @alaynatreene [9] reports. Later, when Trump came on stage, the crowd screamed "Daddy's home" and "Daddy Don" pic.twitter.com/c11wtHoGV6 [10]
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 24, 2024 [11]
It’s no surprise that his addition to Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden is expected to elevate the event’s energy.
Meanwhile, Democrats and their media allies scrambled to criticize Carlson’s remarks. CNN and political correspondent Kasie Hunt took a more somber tone, inviting Michigan Democrat Rep. Dan Kildee to express his dismay.
Kildee labeled Carlson’s comments as “creepy,” “scary,” and “weird,” while Hunt lamented the chants of “Daddy’s home” heard during Trump’s speech.
The rally at Madison Square Garden is being touted by the New York GOP as Trump’s “biggest rally ever,” with the former president himself calling it a historic event as part of his effort to win New York.
[12]Trump is expected to headline the rally, with Carlson joining him as one of the key voices driving the conservative movement.
Expect an electrifying event as Carlson and Trump take on New York City. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild ride.