The recently exonerated actor reprised his role as Frank Underwood for a Christmas episode of Tucker Carlson’s talk show on X (formerly Twitter)
Actor Kevin Spacey resumed his post-cancelation Christmas tradition of appearing in character as corrupt politician Frank Underwood from the hit Netflix show House of Cards, announcing on Sunday that he might run for president in real life. He made the statement during a surprise appearance on conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s talk show on X (formerly Twitter).
Spacey, speaking in Underwood’s trademark southern drawl, said that a run for the White House was “a sacrifice I’m willing to make for this great nation,” suggesting it was time to “get some adults back in the room.”
‘Underwood’ – who attains the office of president in House of Cards through underhanded means – told Carlson it was time for “our country to stop apologizing and stiffen up.” He added,“Let’s stop blaming bots and college kids” for “spewing ridiculous ideas” and “start telling leaders what leadership really is.”
The star was careful to avoid taking any political positions beyond leveling a few barbs at his former employer, offering up only what he called a “long and very solid relationship with the public” as his main qualification for the presidency – “a bond that has never been broken.”
Ep. 56 A Christmas Eve election surprise pic.twitter.com/Z7nofE1KT4
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 24, 2023
“We need someone in the White House who’s not afraid, like me, not afraid to push our country – or a journalist – in the right direction, if it comes to that,” Spacey stated.