Tucker Carlson on tour with Trump allies – starting with Russell Brand

Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson is embarking on a 16-day live discussion tour with prominent allies of Donald Trump, including in states important for the presidential election.

Carlson is running in the swing state of Arizona with Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian who endorsed the former president in June.

The tour is not only intended to represent the interests of the 78-year-old Trump, but also to advance Carlson’s own political ambitions. Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) fan base approached him as a possible vice president, and he was instrumental in supporting his friend JD Vance.

Russell Brand attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month

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Carlson, 55, said: “We’re going to talk about real issues with real people. You can be sure the establishment is going to lose its mind.”

The former