Musk said Twitter did not agree to a financial arrangement with Carlson. A spokesperson for Fox Corporation could not be immediately reached for comment on the matter. His move to launch a show on Twitter could jeopardize whether he ultimately receives that money. The newspaper reported that Carlson was expected to be paid out in full. The Wall Street Journal, which is controlled by Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch, reported last month that Carlson’s contract with Fox News was worth about $20 million a year. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images) Leigh Vogel/Getty Imagesįox News anchor Bret Baier's reputation takes hit after text messages reveal what he said in wake of 2020 election Joe Manchin (D-WV) during 'Special Report With Bret Baier' at FOX News D.C. WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 13: Bret Baier speaks with Sen.

“And you know that if you bump up against those limits often enough, you will be fired for it. But there are always limits,” Carlson said. “The best you can hope for in the news business at this point is the freedom to tell the fullest truth that you can. He did not mention Musk has censored speech on Twitter, including banning several prominent reporters from the website just last year.Īlthough Carlson did not directly address his abrupt firing from Fox News in the video, he strongly alluded to it. The last big one remaining … is Twitter, where we are now.”Ĭarlson demonized the news media in his announcement video, accusing journalists of often excluding facts that detract from their narratives. “Amazingly, as of tonight, there are not that many platforms left that allow free speech. That’s why it was enshrined in the first of our Constitutional amendments,” Carlson said. “Speech is the fundamental pre-requisite for democracy. Twitter has devolved in recent months into a chaotic platform where the traditional press has come under assault from the billionaire. Musk said Twitter did not sign an agreement with Carlson for his new show.

Right-wing extremist Tucker Carlson announced Tuesday that he will relaunch his program on Twitter, which he praised as the only remaining large free-speech platform in the world after Fox News fired him late last month.Ĭarlson made the announcement in a video posted to the social media website, which Elon Musk acquired last year.

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