Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has made controversial comments about the leadership at the network, claiming that it is run by “fearful women.” Carlson, who was fired by Fox earlier this year, made the remarks during the latest episode of his video show on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“The Murdochs never got in my way. They were always good to me,” Carlson said. “But there were always small-minded. It’s a company run by fearful women, you know what I mean?”
Despite his criticism, Carlson stated that he did not face direct pressure about the topics he could provide commentary on while at Fox and holds no ill will towards the network, as he is still under contract with them.
Fox News removed Carlson from the air in April, shortly after agreeing to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to settle defamation claims related to false statements made about its software on the network. Internal messages from Carlson, which were part of the Dominion litigation, revealed his dissatisfaction with how Fox was covering the fallout of the 2020 election and his disparaging remarks about female leadership at the network.
In addition, leaked unaired footage published by the watchdog organization Media Matters for America showed Carlson making sexist comments on the set of his Fox show.
Despite his departure from Fox, Carlson remains a prominent figure in conservative media. Last week, he conducted a wide-ranging interview with former President Donald Trump, who had previously skipped the first Republican primary debate, citing a “hostile” relationship with Fox.
It remains to be seen how Carlson’s comments will be received within the media industry and by the public. However, his remarks have sparked a conversation about gender dynamics and leadership within conservative media outlets.
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What impact might Tucker Carlson’s comments about gender dynamics at Fox News have on the representation of women in conservative media outlets?
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has stirred controversy with his recent comments about the leadership at the network. During his video show on X, Carlson referred to Fox as a company run by “fearful women,” although he also mentioned that he did not face direct pressure regarding his commentary topics while at the network.
Carlson’s remarks come after being fired by Fox News earlier this year and after settling defamation claims involving Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million. Internal messages from Carlson revealed his dissatisfaction with Fox’s coverage of the fallout from the 2020 election and his disparagement of female leadership at the network. Additionally, leaked unaired footage showed Carlson making sexist comments on his show.
Despite his departure from Fox, Carlson remains influential in conservative media and recently conducted an interview with former President Donald Trump. The public response to Carlson’s comments about Fox and gender dynamics within conservative media remains to be seen.
It is unclear how this development will affect the media industry, but Carlson’s comments have sparked a broader conversation about gender dynamics and leadership within conservative media outlets.
