In a pioneering move, celebrated conservative commentator Tucker Carlson took to Twitter on Tuesday to debut his brand-new show. Carlson, who gained a broad fanbase from his time at Fox News, was spotted hosting his maiden 10-minute Twitter episode from a cozy, wood-paneled room. The outspoken commentator engaged his audience with a thought-provoking monologue, taking aim at some of his regular targets, particularly the news media.
Exploring Controversial Topics on Twitter
Never one to shy away from controversy, Carlson sparked heated discussions in this inaugural episode. Among the issues he touched on were the September 11 terrorist attacks, the financial affairs of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the always contentious topic of UFOs. This comes as no surprise considering Carlson’s previous penchant for discussing conspiracy theories while at Fox News.
Watch his first episode – https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1666203439146172419
Can Carlson Recreate His Fox News Success?
One of the crucial questions that arise from this development is whether Tucker Carlson can emulate his tremendous success from Fox News on this new platform. His broadcasts used to draw the highest ratings on the network. Nonetheless, his contentious remarks, often viewed as sexist and racist, had instigated advertiser boycotts, leading significant companies such as AstraZeneca and Pacific Life to withdraw their support from his former show. With 80 Million views on his first episode he looks to continue his success.
Criticizing Mainstream Media
In this inaugural episode on Twitter, Carlson once again swung at major media houses, insinuating that they often overlook stories that carry significant impact.
“A small group of people control access to all relevant information and the rest of us don’t know,” Carlson pointed out during the show. He added, “We are allowed to yak all we want about racism, but go ahead and talk about something that really matters and see what happens.”
A Promising Future on Social Media
Ending the show on a hopeful note, Tucker Carlson expressed his optimism for the growth of his show on the now billionaire-owned platform. The move to Twitter, currently under the stewardship of Elon Musk, signals a fresh chapter in Carlson’s media journey, free from traditional gatekeeping, offering unfiltered information directly to the public.
