Popular Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who was recently fired, has shown interest in presiding over debates for Republican candidates and is said to have explored the idea with former President Donald Trump.
The former president, who is now leading in the Republican primary, has suggested boycotting the forums hosted by Fox News since the “hostile” network did not ask his opinion on the matter. The Washington Post claims that Carlson has talked with Trump about replacing Fox News as the moderator of the event in order to “take a jab at his previous employer”
“According to two individuals with knowledge of the discussions, Carlson and his staff have explored the potential of moderating a contender forum outside of the conventional guidelines governing the Republican primary debating system. According to these sources, the structure — as well as Carlson’s eligibility to take on such a job, because of the noncompete clauses in his Fox deal — is yet unknown. According to those acquainted with Carlson’s views, he has voiced support for the notion. According to a source familiar with the conversation, at least one prominent contender, Trump, has shown interest in speaking with Carlson.”
“The former Fox presenter is thought to be interested in a debate because it might potentially weaken the GOP National Committee’s control over the process and question the conventional role of the major cable networks. One source with knowledge of the conversations said that he could go directly to the candidates, live stream it, invite networks to attend but keep control throughout the process.”
Carlson’s desire to host the candidate forums coincides with rumors that he is fielding calls from networks interested in hiring him. Trinity Broadcast Network, One America News Network, and Newsmax are among these networks. “The Post noted that Newsmax, a conservative media outlet, has made a stronger pitch,” adding that this week saw a rise in prime-time ratings for Newsmax at the exact time as Fox began to lose viewers from Carlson’s former time slot.
Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy told the WSJ that he could be open to “rebranding Newsmax under Tucker’s name,” which aroused Carlson’s curiosity.
A dispute over Carlson’s contract status with Fox News, however, may prevent one of the most well-known TV personalities in history from making any quick career moves.
According to a source close to Fox News top executives, “the strategy is still to pay out Carlson’s contract and keep him off the air until the 2024 elections. They knew they’d get hammered for this, but everybody — and I emphasize everybody — is rattled. They weren’t anticipating such a negative reaction. I hate to say it, but Rupert Murdoch has clearly lost a step or two.”
According to my experiences regarding NDA’s in the Construction industry, firings wipe the slate clean on both sides as pertains to right to work states. Firings without cause surrounding “private contracts” may still keep NDA’s intact but should be open to negotiations. For Tucker or anyone be subject to a contract that was breached by the hiring company, and see their lives placed on hold is not the thing to do. Tucker did not breach contract. Fox did. Tucker should be free to do whatever..!!
Also folks……I have been an open advocate for a mainstream new news organization minted to cater more to the conservative diet that we’re not getting now. Aka: Carlton and Trump collaboration for such an entity. One of thinking minds cannot be guaranteed authentic news these days. What an organization that would and could be to act as that counter-balance to the constant liberal fake side of broadcasting. Wanna flip the liberal establishment on their tin ears…..get a new network going that is truth oriented 24/7 news and commentary – CTN News Network – as it might be. “Carlton-Trump News”. What say ye …???
Sounds like a winner
Both Trump and Carlson are brilliant. Fox News cannot silence a Conservative voice. Some one meet the same price, $20 million a year for 5 years and Carlson can do what he wants. I know he is itching to get his views out to the general public AND we deserve first amendment rights. The fact that FAKE NEWS can silence us… the Founding Fathers are turning over in their grave. Never did they mean for Government to have control over Church rights. Remember England’s faith is controlled by the Government and that is why we made a rule, SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, which means the Government cannot control the Church.
ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, NPR, and more are all left-leaning Marxist, that will do anything to keep Trump out. Even Late Night Jimmy Kimmel is scared to death of Trump…and that is why he slams DJT every chance he gets. Either they are getting SWEET CCP $ MONEY, or their name is on the guest list to Epstein’s Sick Sadistic Island. Conservatives want Trump 2024. USA USA USA