Politicians and Pundits Weigh in on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Departure
Lawmakers, political commentators, and journalists were abuzz on Monday after news broke that Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson had cut ties with the network.
Carlson had been a fixture at Fox News since 2009 and hosted his own primetime show, “Tucker Carlson Tonight” from November 2016 until his final show on Friday, April 21, 2023. Over the lifespan of his program, Carlson had attracted a large audience and led one of the most popular cable television news shows, which often attracted more than 3 million viewers per episode.
Fox News did not specify the exact reason for Carlson’s departure.
Fans of Carlson’s show shared their support for the television personality and political commentator, while critics of the show celebrated his departure from Fox News and the potential negative impact that may have on the reach of Carlson’s commentary….