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The MAGA breakup: Why Tucker Carlson turned on Trump

It was a relationship that saw both Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson rise to power.

Now, the Tucker-Trump bromance is officially over.

Conservative media powerhouse Carlson has offered an apology to voters for backing the US President, as their relationship turned sour.

Today, Jason Zengerle, staff writer for the New Yorker explains the end of Tucker and Trump – and what it means for the MAGA movement.

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Guest: Staff writer for the New Yorker, Jason Zengerle

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