The event, held at the Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington, was originally scheduled to feature Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
Tucker Carlson appeared onstage with his two Springer Spaniels, addressing a crowd of nearly 3,000 people, mostly wearing red hats, an unusual sight in solid-blue Bloomington.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last month during an event at Utah Valley University.
The event drew campus conservatives and attendees from neighboring states, with Gov. Mike Braun also speaking out.
Author's summary: Tucker Carlson speaks at IU event.