Ben Shapiro blasts Tucker Carlson over Fuentes interview

Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson for his interview with Nick Fuentes, accusing him of normalizing extremist views. This clash highlights a broader conflict within the MAGA movement regarding tolerance of racism and antisemitism. Shapiro labeled Carlson an "intellectual coward" and accused him of softening Fuentes' abhorrent ideas for a wider audience. He cited Fuentes' history of Holocaust denial and sexist remarks as examples of unacceptable rhetoric. Shapiro also pointed to Carlson's own controversial statements, including his interview with Vladimir Putin. While Shapiro opposes "canceling" either Carlson or Fuentes, he believes drawing moral lines is essential. Carlson's alignment with the far-right wing contrasts with Shapiro's more establishment GOP leanings. The feud between Shapiro and Carlson stems from disagreements over foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel. MAGA is divided over the appropriate level of "purity" within its far-right flank, exemplified by the Carlson-Fuentes interview. Shapiro warns that accepting such rhetoric will lead to defeat and moral decay, ultimately harming the country.