Originally published May 8, 2023 4:00 pm PDT
“The idea that anyone is going to silence Tucker and prevent him from speaking to his audience is beyond preposterous,” said Carlson’s attorney Bryan Freedman.
QUICK FACTS:
- Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is reportedly preparing to launch or work for a competing organization to Fox News.
- The move would occur following Carlson’s Fox News contract expiration.
- Carlson’s Fox News contract expires in January 2025, though his show has been canceled since the end of April.
- Elon Musk and Carlson have also reportedly discussed working together on future endeavors, details are sparce.
- One of Tucker Carlson’s ideas includes a direct-to-consumer program that viewers pay to watch.
WHAT THOSE CLOSE TO CARLSON ARE SAYING:
- An unknown friend of Carlson told Axios, “They’re coming to him and saying: ‘Do you want me to hit Fox?'”
- “He’s been saying: ‘No. I want to get this done quiet and clean,'” the friend continued.
- The anonymous individual added, “Now, we’re going from peacetime to Defcon 1. His team is preparing for war. He wants his freedom.”
- Another unknown individual stated Carlson “knows where a lot of bodies are buried, and is ready to start drawing a map.”
BACKGROUND:
- American Faith reported that Tucker Carlson received a standing ovation in his first speech since leaving Fox News.
- “It’s funny. I rarely give speeches because I’m working and when I accepted this speech six months ago I didn’t realize how much free time I would have,” Carlson said. “One never knows, does one?”
- The event for the faith-based charity Rainbow Omega was sold out.
