Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson, born on May 16, 1969, is a prominent American conservative political activist and commentator. He currently hosts 'Tucker on X' and 'The Tucker Carlson Show,' which he launched in 2023 after his contract with Fox News was terminated. Prior to this, he was the face of 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Fox News from 2016 to 2023, where he became a significant voice in right-wing media and a staunch advocate of Donald Trump.

Beginning his media career in the 1990s, Carlson wrote for various publications, including The Weekly Standard. He gained national attention as a CNN commentator from 2000 to 2005, where he co-hosted the debate program 'Crossfire.' His journey continued at MSNBC from 2005 to 2008, before he joined Fox News in 2009 as a political analyst. In 2010, he co-founded The Daily Caller, serving as its initial editor-in-chief until 2020.

Throughout his career, Carlson has been a controversial figure, known for his critical stance on immigration and his shift from economic libertarianism to protectionism. He has expressed skepticism towards U.S. foreign interventions and has been noted for introducing far-right ideas into mainstream discourse. His remarks on various topics have sparked significant backlash, including accusations of racism and sexism, leading to advertiser boycotts of his show.

In addition to his media presence, Carlson has authored three books: 'Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites' (2003), 'Ship of Fools' (2018), and 'The Long Slide' (2021). His influence extends beyond media, as he has been credited with impacting Trump's decision-making while also critiquing the former president for deviating from 'Trumpism.' Notably, in February 2024, he became the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since the onset of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.