Trump and Carlson are both giant figures on America’s political right, their interests and ambitions long intertwined. Trump did not officially tell RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel of his decision to not appear onstage until Sunday, even after word of the Carlson interview had become public. While at Fox, Carlson interviewed Trump multiple times but maintained a more independent posture than some of his fellow hosts, such as Sean Hannity or Jeanine Pirro. But he also maintained a respect for Carlson’s high ratings, later telling advisers he couldn’t believe Fox fired Carlson. But there are many levels to Trump,” Carlson told his authorized biographer Chadwick Moore.

Source: Fox News August 23, 2023 15:32 UTC