Tucker Carlson is said to be “gearing up for battle” following his departure from Fox News last month, as he seeks to break free from his contract with the media giant.
The 53-year-old conservative news host was fired from Fox News two weeks ago, reportedly due to a contentious text message that incited a “crisis” within the network. Carlson is now considering starting his own media venture or exploring employment opportunities with alternative organizations like Rumble or Newsmax, which are said to have offered him more generous compensation than Fox News. According to sources from Axios, Carlson even held discussions with Twitter CEO Elon Musk about a potential alliance.
Although his contract with Fox News is valid until January 2025, Carlson is keen to move forward and pursue new ventures. A close associate of the former host implies that Carlson possesses valuable insider knowledge, claiming that he “knows where a lot of bodies are buried and is ready to start drawing a map.”
Fox News has faced a slump in ratings following Carlson’s exit and the network’s settlement of a $787.5 million defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems.
Carlson’s legal representative has declared that no one will succeed in silencing the former TV host or impeding his ability to connect with his audience.
Carlson has yet to announce his next professional move. His most recent public statement came in the form of a video posted on Twitter addressing his termination.
