Veteran journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson received a “cease and desist” letter from his former employer after launching two immensely popular episodes on Twitter, garnering a staggering 170 million views combined.
In a bid to elevate Elon Musk’s social media platform as a news outlet, Carlson’s show, aptly named “Tucker on Twitter,” has ruffled feathers at Fox News.
The letter, boldly marked “NOT FOR PUBLICATION,” emphasizes that Carlson remains under contract with Fox until December 31, 2024, and thus his content should be exclusive to the network.
While Carlson argues that his First Amendment rights allow him to post on Twitter, he accuses Fox of material breaches of his contract.
According to Axios, Carlson’s first two Twitter episodes were delivered through straight-to-camera monologues, but he plans to expand the format, introducing longer, more diverse episodes with guest appearances.
As anticipation builds for the third episode, slated to air on Tuesday night, viewers eagerly await Carlson’s response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
It is evident that Carlson’s voice holds immense significance on matters of public interest, as attorney Harmeet Dhillon, who represents Carlson, asserts: “Tucker will not be silenced by anyone… He is a singularly important voice on matters of public interest in our country, and will remain so.”
In a recent poll conducted by Gallup, Carlson emerged as the most trusted media figure for news and information.
Respondents were asked to name the individual they trusted most to provide them with news, and Carlson received a remarkable 113 mentions, securing the top spot.
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow followed closely with 107 mentions, while Fox News pundit Sean Hannity tied with former Daily Show host and comedian Trevor Noah at 57 mentions. Among non-opinion journalists, NBC News anchor Lester Holt ranked seventh with 55 mentions.
The Gallup survey focused on public individuals who possess substantial influence over public opinion.
Another survey, conducted by Rasmussen Reports, found that Carlson’s popularity surpasses that of his former employer, Fox News.
The poll revealed that among conservative and Republican likely voters, Carlson maintains a favorable impression. A staggering 59% of likely U.S. voters hold a favorable view of Carlson, with 36% expressing a very favorable opinion.
On the other hand, 34% view him unfavorably, including 25% with a very unfavorable impression.
In contrast, Fox News garnered a lower approval rating from likely voters, with only 52% viewing the network favorably and 24% expressing a very favorable view.
In fact, Carlson’s popularity eclipses that of Fox News, as 42% of likely voters hold an unfavorable view of the network, with 28% expressing a very unfavorable opinion.
Interestingly, when asked about the impact of Carlson’s departure from Fox News, voter opinions diverged.
Only 19% believed that his exit would have a positive effect on the network, while 32% expressed concern that it would lower the quality of the news platform.
In contrast, a significant portion of respondents (42%) believed that Carlson’s departure would have no significant impact on Fox News.
As Carlson’s Twitter show faces legal opposition from his former employer, the support and trust he garners from his audience remain unwavering.
With millions of viewers eagerly tuning in to his thought-provoking monologues, Carlson continues to shape public discourse on matters of national importance.
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