By The FirstTucker Carlson’s interview with former President Donald Trump has made headlines by drawing over 200 million views on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The interview aired simultaneously with the Republican Presidential primary debate on Fox News, creating a split-screen moment for the American electorate.
Donald Trump chose to forgo the traditional debate stage, opting instead for a one-on-one conversation with Carlson. This decision prompted many to question how the move would impact the viewership and engagement of the Republican debate.
On Thursday, Trump touted the massive viewership numbers. Taking to Truth Social, he proclaimed, “looks like the Tucker Carlson interview will end up with an ‘over 100’ number. Wow!” Not one to let an opportunity slide, his campaign also released a statement declaring that Trump “won this evening’s debate in dominating fashion.”
