In response to a cease-and-desist letter from Fox News, Team Tucker has issued a strong rebuttal. Fox News demanded that Tucker Carlson cease posting video commentary on Twitter, alleging a breach of contract. However, Carlson’s videos on the platform have garnered remarkable viewership, surpassing his previous audience at Fox News. Axios reported that his first two episodes received a combined total of 169 million views.
This contractual dispute between Fox and its former leading host carries significant implications for the conservative media landscape. Despite continuing to pay Carlson, Fox maintains that his content must remain exclusive to the network until December 31, 2024. Conversely, Carlson argues for his First Amendment rights to post on Twitter and accuses Fox of material breaches of their contract. Carlson argues that Fox broke their contract by failing to keep promises and firing him.
In a legal response to Fox’s letter, Tucker’s attorney, Harmeet Dhillon, expressed dismay at Fox’s disregard for viewers’ interests and obligations to shareholders. She criticized the network’s decision to silence Carlson, which she deemed the most disastrous programming choice in cable news history. Dhillon even announced that she would no longer appear on Fox News, citing her commitment to free speech and the free flow of information necessary for a democratic society. She further accused Fox of giving in to external pressure and presenting a censored version of the news.
Despite Fox’s warning, Tucker Carlson seems undeterred. Justin Wells, Carlson’s former producer at Fox News who has since left the network, revealed in a tweet that the next episode of “Tucker on Twitter” would be posted on Tuesday, covering the recent indictment of Donald Trump.
Since the launch of his new show on Twitter, Carlson has accumulated nearly 115 million views for the first episode alone. He addressed various topics, including destroying Ukraine’s Nova Kakhovka dam, America’s ongoing support for Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Nikki Haley. Carlson concluded by expressing his belief that Americans might be the least informed people in the world due to political leaders suppressing information and the media’s refusal to report on crucial stories.
It is evident that Carlson is committed to delivering information he deems important and will not allow Fox News to silence him. Dhillon emphasized that Tucker will continue to be an influential voice on matters of public interest, firmly asserting his unwavering stance.