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Tucker Carlson
Political Commentator
Republican
Conservative
America First
Commentator
Tucker Carlson, born November 9, 1969, is an American conservative political commentator and journalist. He began in print media, writing for The Weekly Standard and others, before co-hosting CNN's Crossfire (2000-2005). He hosted shows on MSNBC, then joined Fox News in 2009. Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016-2023) became cable news's highest-rated primetime program. Fox News parted ways with him in April 2023. He launched the Tucker Carlson Network on X (formerly Twitter) in December 2023, producing independent shows and interviews, including Vladimir Putin in February 2024 and ongoing political discussions.
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Career Background
- •CNN commentator on Crossfire (2000-2005)
- •Host of Tucker on MSNBC (2005-2008)
- •Fox News contributor (2009-2016)
- •Co-host of Fox News' The Five (2011-2016)
- •Host of Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News (2016-2023)
- •Co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Daily Caller (2010-present)
Endorsements
- •Endorsed JD Vance for U.S. Senate (Ohio, 2022)
- •Supported Donald Trump for president (2024 election)
- •Received praise and implicit endorsement from Donald Trump (e.g., VP speculation, 2024)
- •Endorsed by various MAGA figures for independent media work post-Fox
Affiliations & Memberships
Fox News (former host)
The Daily Caller (co-founder)
Weekly Standard (contributor)
New Republic (contributor)
MAGA/Trump-aligned conservative media
Connections to Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr., and Peter Thiel
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