After nearly ten years as one of Fox News’ most adored hosts, Tucker Carlson has departed the network.
Now, Carlson has said some pretty controversial things in the past…
It’s common knowledge that he seems to revel in promoting outlandish conspiracy theories to the masses.
I think we all remember the strange take on Dr. Jill and President Joe Biden’s 45-year marriage, labeling it a PR campaign.
Now that’s a reach.
What about when he said he thought Derek Chauvins conviction for the murder of George Floyd was influenced by “the mob.”
Explaining that he believes the guilty verdict was just “America paying ransom.”
Why are we still giving him air time?
Then there’s his comments about children wearing masks, deeming it as “child abuse.”
Telling his viewers to “Call the police immediately. Contact Child Protective Services. Keep calling until someone arrives. What you’re looking at is abuse, it’s child abuse, and you are morally obligated to attempt to prevent it.”
Not to mention the countless comments downplaying the January 6 Capitol riots…
And let’s not forget all the misinformation he spread about the pandemic, that has so far killed over 800k Americans.
At this point, he’s got to be doing it to get a rise…
No one can actually believe this, right?
What makes his comments even less credible is the fact Fox News lawyers have even had to admit that Carlson’s comments are not factual…
During a slander case, District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil said that the TV host “is not stating actual facts’” but “is instead engaging in ‘exaggeration’ and ‘non-literal commentary.’”
And now, the host has officially resigned from the network.
According to a network statement released today, his last programme occurred on April 21.
Social media users were quick to comment on the news, with one writing: “A month from now, Tucker Carlson will be forgotten and whoever replaces him will be the hottest voice in conservative politics.
“It’s mall chicken. People don’t stop going to the food court because there’s someone new behind the counter.”
While another said:
“Hate never completely disappears. It merely changes venues. It’ll be interesting to figure out where he sets up shop next.”
A third commented:
“I can’t wait to see the rest of the fallout from their LIES. Getting my popcorn.”
His departure occurs only days after Fox reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems…
Which had sued for defamation on the grounds that broadcasters like Tucker Carlson had pushed President Trump’s false claims of election fraud in order to boost ratings.
At the last minute, Dominion resolved the $1.6 billion lawsuit for $700 million.
The network said in a statement: “FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.
“Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday April 21st.
“Fox News Tonight will air live at 8 PM/ET starting this evening as an interim show helmed by rotating FOX News personalities until a new host is named.”