Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News five days after network paid $787million to settle Dominion lawsuit
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...e-Fox-News.html
Fox announced today that Carlson's last show was on Friday April 21st
He was the network's most successful host drawing in 3.5million viewers
By Jen Smith, Chief Reporter For Dailymail.Com
Published: 11:34 EDT, 24 April 2023 | Updated: 11:56 EDT, 24 April 2023


Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after reigning over the network for nearly a decade.

In a shock announcement Monday, the network announced his departure, saying his final show was on April 21st.

'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,' the network statement read.

An interim roster of hosts will take over in his absence until a permanent replacement is chosen.

Tucker Carlson has left Fox News after reigning over the network as one of its most beloved hosts for nearly a decade.

His departure comes days after Fox settled with Dominion Voting Systems which had sued for defamation, claiming hosts like Carlson knew President Trump's election fraud claims were untrue, but pushed them for ratings.

Dominion sued for $1.6billion and settled for $787million at the 11th hour, narrowly avoiding an embarrassing and highly-publicized trail where Carlson and other hosts would likely have been called as witnesses.

Carlson's show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, was the gleaming jewel of Fox's nightly line-up, drawing in 3.5million viewers every night.

But a series of recent controversies including the Dominion claims and his own comments about the January 6 riots led him into hotter water than even he was used to.

It's unclear how long he had left on his contract, or whether Fox will pay severance.

A 2020 report by CNN's Brian Stelter listed his salary as $10million-a-year.

Carlson created the conservative news site The Daily Caller in 2010. He sold his stake in 2020, three years after taking the helm with his own show at Fox, where he'd been a contributor for a number of years prior. -- excerpt, rest at link above --

We didn't watch anything else on Fox, so they're out in this house completely.

Yes, Levin has kissed the brass ring so he is all good.

Bongino left last week too. I haven't listened to him in a while, but I expect it was for similar reasons.

BREAKING: New Court Document Leak Reveals Driving Force Behind Fox News’ Decision to ‘Move On’ from Trump
By Kyle BeckerApril 24, 2023
https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/trump-c..._medium=twitter

A new court document leak from the lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems sheds new light on the network’s decision to ‘move on’ from Donald Trump.

The document leak comes amidst a significant shakeup to the talent aired on the network. Tucker Carlson, the most-watched host on primetime cable news, was pushed out of his position as host of the flagship show on the network in the 8 P.M. slot.

While Fox News did not provide immediate explanation about why the network decided to part ways with its top primetime host Tucker Carlson, reports began to surface that Rupert Murdoch was behind the decision.

“Carlson’s exit is related to the discrimination lawsuit filed by Abby Grossberg, the producer fired by the network last month,” the L.A. Times earlier reported.

“Murdoch is also said to be concerned over Carlson’s coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, in which the host has promoted the conspiracy theory that it was provoked by government agents,” the report added.

In the background, however, is a looming presence that has become quite influential with the Fox News’ top brass: Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.

According to a recently leaked court document from Dominion Voting System’s lawsuit against Fox News, Ryan has been an influential force behind the network’s decision to move on from Donald Trump.



“As a Board Member, Ryan believed that the period immediately following the 2020 Presidential Election ‘was a pretty important inflection point, not just for the company Fox, but for the country and for the conservative movement itself,’ and shared this ‘view as a fiduciary’ with Rupert and Lachlan,” the document says, citing an exhibit.

“Ryan told Rupert and Lachlan ‘that Fox News should not be spreading conspiracy theories’,” the document added.

The court filing adds that Paul Ryan was deeply involved in discussions of how to cover the post-2020 election fallout.-- excerpt, rest at link above --

What? FOX and Friends Host Brian Kilmeade Argues in Support of Gag Order on Trump (VIDEO)
by Jim Hoft Apr. 5, 2023 10:00 am
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04...on-trump-video/


On Wednesday morning Janelle King from “Let’s Win for America Action” joined FOX and Friends to discuss the unprecedented indictment of President Donald Trump in New York City on Tuesday.

Janelle does not believe Republicans should respond to this Marxist assault on the GOP “that causes more conversation.”

Brian Kilmeade then chimed in and argued for a gag order on President Trump.

FOX News has truly become an enemy to the people and certainly their Trump-supporting base viewers.

Janelle King: What I think about when I when I see this, too, is this is about how we as conservatives are going to handle this, because if we respond to this in a way in which it causes more conversation, it’s going to continue to be a distraction. We’ve got to kind of move it to the side and get to focusing on what matters in America.

Brian Kilmeade: That’s why, in a way, Brett, I was kind of hoping for the gag order because I want to see the President. I want to find out what these candidates think about oil prices. I want to find out about how we’re going to get the dollar back and make sure it remains the world’s currency. But, Brett, that’s not going to happen. We got a grand jury in Georgia, and we have another one at Mar-a-Lago …

Via FOX and Friends.

REPORT: Here’s the Reason Tucker Carlson Is Out at Fox News
By Matt Margolis 3:15 PM on April 24, 2023
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/ma...cCPCq-A3_61HU80
($16.4 billion)

In the wake of the news that Tucker Carlson has left Fox News, many people are wondering why.

“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,” the statement from the network explained. “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.”

No other details were offered, leading to speculation that his departure may have been connected to the recent settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over 2020 election coverage. But according to the Los Angeles Times, individuals familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak on it suggested that the decision to terminate Carlson’s employment was made directly by Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of Fox Corporation.

According to the report, Murdoch has been concerned about the host’s reporting on the January 6th Capitol riot. Carlson’s coverage of the riot included presenting footage not shown by the January 6 committee. Among other things, the footage shows Capitol Police escorting the so-called “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley around the Capitol and letting him into spaces. This footage prompted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others to call for Chansley to get a retrial. “Jacob Chansley deserves a retrial,” she tweeted. “All he did was nonviolently walk through the Capital [sic] wearing a costume while being escorted by Capital [sic] Police. I’m sick of the lies and the double standard.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --

GOP presidential candidate says Tucker Carlson would be ‘good addition’ to 2024 field
by Olafimihan Oshin - 04/24/23 7:35 PM ET
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-...-to-2024-field/


Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said in an interview that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson would make an “good addition” to the 2024 presidential race.

In an interview with Politico published Monday, Ramaswamy, who announced his candidacy for president earlier in February, said that he believes Carlson throwing his name in the GOP candidacy hat will be “good for the country.”

“I think he’d be a good addition to the race,” Ramaswamy said. “I think someone should only do this if they feel called to do it, but I think it’d be good for the country if he got in, to be honest with you.”

Ramaswamy, a conservative investor, also called Carlson “one of the smartest voices in the conservative movement,” also applauded the former Fox News host’s ability to “defect from party orthodoxy when necessary.”

“There’s definitely a thought leadership vacuum in political media, across the political spectrum. And Tucker was one of the great political thinkers and commentators of our time,” Ramaswamy told Politico.

Ramaswamy’s remarks come as Fox News announced on Monday that they have parted ways with Carlson, whose last show aired on Friday. Carlson, who joined the conservative news network in 2009, had the highest ratings for the network, gaining an average of more than 3 million viewers per night, most of any nightly news programs on cable television.

Ramaswamy was scheduled to appear as a guest on Carlson’s now-defunct news program “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Monday evening, Politico reported. -- excerpt, rest at link above --

One America News Network Founder Robert Herring Extends Invitation to Tucker Carlson to Become Host on Network in Multi-Million Dollar Offer
by Jim Hoft Apr. 25, 2023 4:01 pm
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04...ws-network-foun


On Monday FOX News announced they were parting ways with their top-rated prime-time host, Tucker Carlson.

This came as a shock to many of his devoted fans in the populist movement.

By Monday evening Tucker Carlson already had at least one offer. One America News founder and CEO Robert Herring extended an invitation to Tucker Carlson to meet and negotiate a deal to become part of the OAN team.

Tucker Carlson Leaves Fox Nation
Maybe Fox News’ loss could be @OANN‘s gain, Founder and CEO @RobHerring would like to extend an invitation to Carlson to meet for negotiation.https://t.co/O5KmsPyhyx#OAN #TuckerCarlson #FauxNews #FoxNews @TuckerCarlson pic.twitter.com/MEU3f5CG77

— One America News (@OANN) April 24, 2023

Robert Herrring reportedly told the Times of San Diego he might offer Tucker $25 million a year to join the OANN team.

Zero Hedge reported:

When reached for comment, Herring told Times of San Diego via email: “It would be great if we could get Tucker! I might give him around $25 million. And he would be well worth that!”

Carlson was making between $15 and $20 million a year hosting “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” according to Forbes.

He’s also received an offer from Russia’s state-sponsored RT network.-- excerpt, rest at link above --


Looks like Tucker may have accepted it.

Also heard that Glenn Beck has offered him a position and show at The Blaze network...

And, here is yet another take on it...

Tucker Carlson reportedly taken off air by Rupert Murdoch for 'overtly religious remarks'
Story by Rozina Sabur • 4/26/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/tucker-carlson-reportedly-taken-off-air-by-rupert-murdoch-for-overtly-religious-remarks/ar-AA1amyom

Tucker Carlson was taken off air by Rupert Murdoch because of overtly religious remarks he made during a recent speech, according to Vanity Fair.

Carlson, America's most popular cable news anchor, was dropped less than a week after Fox News settled a lawsuit for $787.5 million (£631 million) over its promotion of misinformation about the 2020 US election.

Carlson’s nightly show, which brought in more than three million viewers, figured prominently in the case.

The decision sent shockwaves through the US media industry, and wiped more than $500 million from Fox Corporation's value within hours.

Speculation was rife that the legal entanglements involving Carlson, 53, who is also named in a lawsuit from a former Fox producer, had brought about his demise.

However, according to a report by Vanity Fair, Carlson's remarks at a speech on Friday night that rattled Mr Murdoch, chair of Fox Corp.

The media mogul was alarmed by the religious language and found it "too extreme", according to Vanity Fair.

Carlson opened his remarks at the Heritage Foundation's 50th anniversary gala by encouraging everyone to "include the country in your prayers".

His assessment of the state of the US was laced with religious language, framing America's partisan battles as a division between "good" and "evil".

Describing the debate over abortion and transgender rights, he told the audience: "What you’re watching is not a political movement. It’s evil."

Carlson added: "I’m not calling for religious war. Far from it. I’m merely calling for an acknowledgement of what we’re watching."

He said that engaging in debate no longer works. "I’ve tried. That doesn’t work," he said.

He went on to suggest that he had concluded that praying for the future could be more powerful, saying: "Maybe we should all take just 10 minutes a day to say a prayer about it. I’m serious. Why not?"

According to one source close to Mr Murdoch, the language drove his decision to remove Carlson.

“That stuff freaks Rupert out. He doesn’t like all the spiritual talk,” the source told Vanity Fair.

The report was by the same journalist who claimed earlier in April that Mr Murdoch called off his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith because he had become “increasingly uncomfortable” with his fiancee’s outspoken evangelical views.

According to Vanity Fair, Mr Murdoch had witnessed Carlson and his fiancée discussing religion on a previous occasion.

A source told the publication that Carlson, reportedly a favourite of Ms Smith, had dinner with the couple at Mr Murdoch’s Bel Air vineyard in late March.

During the meal, Ms Smith reportedly produced a Bible and read passages from the Book of Exodus.

Mr Murdoch simply “sat there and stared”, the source said. Days later, his engagement to Ms Smith was called off.

Vanity Fair noted that by taking Carlson off the air, Mr Murdoch had also cut his former fiancée’s "favourite show" on the network.

-- excerpt, rest at link above --