The Right’s Nick Fuentes Problem and Tucker Carlson’s Role
Ben Shapiro’s latest podcast episode titled “Tucker Carlson Sabotages America” boldly confronts a controversial issue many on the Right hesitate to address. Shapiro sharply criticizes Carlson, calling him a “super spreader of vile ideas,” a “coward,” a “terrible friend,” and a “master of gaslighting.”
In his Monday monologue, Shapiro drew a clear moral boundary and openly named those responsible. He argued that a small yet vocal faction of white identitarians connected to Nick Fuentes is causing deliberate division within the American Right. This faction is being normalized and brought into the mainstream largely through Tucker Carlson’s platform and, surprisingly, defended by establishments like the Heritage Foundation.
Clarifying the Debate
Shapiro clarifies what this conflict is not about: it is neither about free speech nor “cancel culture.” Fuentes has the legal right to speak, and Carlson has the right to interview him. Despite finding Fuentes “odious and despicable,” Shapiro opposes any attempts to de-platform him.
“Free speech, properly understood, is freedom from government coercion — not a right to be promoted, signal-boosted, and flattered by major conservative platforms.”
Shapiro insists the real issue is about setting moral boundaries and refusing to legitimize voices that deliberately fracture political movements.
Summary
Ben Shapiro calls out Tucker Carlson for mainstreaming extremist views from Nick Fuentes’ faction, urging clear moral distinctions rather than uncritically amplifying hateful rhetoric.
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