2024 Presidential Candidates Face Tucker Stress Test Without Trump

The annual forum for Republican presidential candidates in Iowa turned into the Tucker Carlson show, as the ousted Fox News anchor grilled candidates on issues important to him, particularly the United States' role in the Ukraine war. Former Vice President Mike Pence faced a contentious interview, with Carlson challenging him on his position on the war and his actions during the January 6th Capitol riot. While some candidates aligned with Carlson's views, establishment Republicans expressed dismay, warning that treating Carlson as a GOP standard-bearer could cost the party in the ballot box.