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Tucker Carlson: “If you allow other people to make those decisions for you…”

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Tucker Carlson and Anna Kasparian Discuss Political Polarization, Media Influence, and U.S. Foreign Policy

Published July 25, 2025 | Video Starts at 23:00

I mean, that's like the most. That's a core decision. Who do I associate with? Yeah. Who are my friends? Who am I having dinner with? Who do I marry? I mean, If you allow other people to make those decisions for you, you're not free. No, you're not. And oh my God, what a terrible career path to be a journalist who doesn't get to have conversations with people that they're curious. I'm curious about you. (23:00–23:04)

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Asserts that allowing others to make personal decisions for you compromises your freedom.

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