Fox News has announced that they have split from Tucker Carlson and they are not giving him a farewell show, suggesting more details will follow.
Here is the statement from Fox News:
Shocking news from Fox: Tucker Carlson is roaming the network. pic.twitter.com/NWfxQMCw3h
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) April 24, 2023
Given that Fox rarely fires anyone, particularly senior presenters, for anything other than sexual misconduct, and considering Carlson producer Abby Grossberg’s lawsuit detailing discrimination and sexual harassment in Carlson’s office, there’s a big one Chance that there are more shoes drip.
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Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House press pool and congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in political science. His thesis focused on public policy with a specialization in social reform movements.
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