![]() ![]() In the lawsuit, Dominion argued that its business was harmed by Fox spreading false claims its machines were rigged against Trump. The announcement of Carlson's departure comes just days after Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company Dominion over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. ![]() One rival network, Newsmax, said it had successfully attracted viewers from Fox News in recent months and Carlson's departure "will only fuel that trend". While the host often publicly agreed with Donald Trump, whose politics have transformed the Republican party in recent years, he would occasionally diverge from the former president's political views.įox News' competitors were quick to capitalise on Carlson's departure. He was Fox News' top rated host, with more than three million viewers tuning in on an average night. It made up four of the top 10 rated programmes on US cable TV, according to Nielsen data for the week 27 March to 2 April. His programme offered a blend of populist conservative takes on issues ranging from immigration, crime, race, gender and sexuality, with "woke" ideology becoming a frequent target. His shows frequently set the agenda for conservatives and, by extension, the Republican party. The 53-year-old was not just a popular presenter, but also a historically influential one. On air, a Fox News anchor announced the departure with a tribute that thanked Carlson "for his service to the network". The brief two-paragraph statement gave no reason for the abrupt decision. His primetime slot will now be hosted by a series of interim hosts until a permanent replacement is found. His last TV programme was Friday 21 April, the statement added. In a statement, Fox News said it and Carlson had agreed to "part ways". Tucker Carlson, the highest-rated cable TV host credited with setting the agenda for US conservatives, has left Fox News, the network announced. Tucker Carlson has parted ways with Fox News abruptly with no indication his show on Friday would be his last. ![]()
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