Tucker Carlson says he has no plans to run for president but wants someone to give voters a real option, a signal worth watching for 2028 politics.

• Asked if he'd run alongside JD Vance, Tucker praised Vance as a decent person and said he's rooting for him.
• He denied wanting the job, saying if he wanted to be president it would be obvious because he can't stop saying what he thinks.
• He said he is worried and wants someone to provide an alternative option for voters.

Outlook: No sign of a Tucker campaign, but he's positioning as a kingmaker and critic heading into the next race.