On Sunday, Tucker Carlson delivered a spirited speech to thousands of Trump supporters at Madison Square Garden, channeling energy and defiance as the 2024 election approaches. Speaking at an event alongside a number of high-profile Trump allies, Carlson took aim at the “political establishment,” calling on the crowd to stand openly in support of former President Donald Trump.
Carlson’s speech focused heavily on media and political bias, condemning what he referred to as an out-of-touch elite. “The big lie is that they’re impressive,” Carlson told the crowd. “The people in charge have somehow earned the right to rule over you, and they haven’t. And you know that.” Carlson argued that America’s “useless elite” maintain power through wealth and influence without real connections to the experiences of average Americans.
Carlson praised Trump’s boldness, particularly his decision to campaign in New York City despite a climate of opposition and potential threats. This, he said, symbolized the courage that Trump’s supporters should embody. “Donald Trump’s going to win,” Carlson said confidently. “The people he’s about to defeat have no idea why people like Donald Trump.” Carlson portrayed Trump as a figure who has endured significant pushback from powerful groups yet remained steadfast, inspiring supporters to show similar resilience.
Carlson’s remarks reflected themes that resonate deeply with Trump’s base. He expressed his view that the mainstream media and political systems are fundamentally biased against Trump and his followers. As Trump supporters continue to face backlash from certain quarters, Carlson urged them to dismiss such fears, stating that their support for Trump should be as vocal and resilient as Trump’s own determination.
A key portion of Carlson’s speech criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Suggesting that Harris might struggle to garner widespread support, he cast doubt on her ability to secure a fair victory, implying that only outside interference could tip the scales in her favor. “It’s going to be pretty tough for them, 10 days from now, to look America in the eye and say, ‘Kamala Harris, she got 85 million votes because she’s just so impressive,’” Carlson said, hinting at potential controversies surrounding the upcoming election.
Throughout his remarks, Carlson underscored the freedom of expression that he believes Trump has emboldened among his supporters. “It’s the freedom to say what’s obviously true as a free man and not a slave,” he concluded, suggesting that Trump’s influence has been instrumental in empowering his supporters to speak freely.
Carlson’s speech wasn’t the only notable appearance at the event. Other prominent figures in the Trump orbit, including Elon Musk, Rudy Giuliani, and even former First Lady Melania Trump, made appearances at the rally. Carlson’s speech aligned with Trump’s ongoing push against what they describe as a biased political system and media landscape, encouraging supporters to be vocal and visible in their backing.
As Election Day draws near, Carlson’s speech reflects a calculated effort to boost turnout among Trump’s base. By challenging the legitimacy of the political establishment and urging followers to be bold in their support, Carlson is amplifying Trump’s call to action and trying to energize voters who feel marginalized by mainstream narratives.
Carlson’s message also taps into the sentiment among Trump’s supporters that the political and media systems are skewed against them. In the eyes of Trump’s followers, figures like Carlson articulate the frustration they feel toward what they see as an entrenched elite class disconnected from ordinary Americans. Carlson’s words were met with enthusiastic cheers, his call for resilience and unity striking a chord with those gathered in Madison Square Garden.
Additionally, Carlson’s appearance and messaging reflect a broader strategy among Trump’s allies. The gathering was less a standard campaign rally and more a show of defiance and solidarity, with Carlson’s speech embodying the sentiments of many Trump supporters who view the current political climate as stacked against them. Carlson’s commentary on the “useless elite” resonated particularly well, speaking to the frustrations Trump’s base feels toward those in positions of power who, in their view, are indifferent to the struggles of everyday citizens.
The rally’s audience, which packed Madison Square Garden, seemed energized by the rhetoric from Carlson and other Trump allies. With high-profile appearances and passionate calls to action, the event exemplified the vigor and unity Trump’s campaign is trying to foster among its supporters. By holding this rally in a city like New York—often seen as a Democratic stronghold—the Trump campaign is signaling that it intends to challenge its opposition across the entire political landscape, even in regions where it faces significant opposition.
Carlson’s remarks also took aim at broader Democratic policies, including Harris’s campaign, casting doubt on her ability to connect with the American public. Carlson predicted that the Democratic establishment would face significant challenges if Harris were to achieve a victory without support from broad sections of the public. His comments drew enthusiastic responses from the audience, with many echoing his criticism of Harris and the media.
The crowd’s reaction underscores Carlson’s appeal to Trump supporters as a voice of authenticity, speaking directly to concerns about the mainstream media and the “establishment.” His speech represents the broader Trump campaign’s message leading into the election: a call for resilience, vocal support, and resistance to the perceived political forces aligned against Trump’s return to the White House.
With Election Day fast approaching, Carlson’s speech was more than just an endorsement—it was a rallying call for Trump’s supporters nationwide. His message reinforced a sentiment that, in their view, Trump and his allies are the only ones capable of challenging the status quo, and urged voters to stand behind them as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Watch Tucker Carlson’s full speech below:
Here's Tucker Carlson's complete 9 minute speech from Madison Square Garden, and it's worth watching every second of it, multiple times.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 27, 2024
