Is Tucker Carlson already eyeing his way back into the spotlight?
Nearly two weeks since Carlson's sudden exit from Fox News and new reports indicate what the primetime star's next move could be.
According to a report from The Washington Post, Carlson has been speaking with former President Donald Trump about moderating a forum for 2024 Republican presidential candidates.
From the report:
Carlson and his team have discussed the possibility of moderating a candidate forum outside of the traditional protocols surrounding the GOP primary debate system, according to two people familiar with the considerations. These people said the setup — as well as Carlson's availability to take on that kind of role, given the noncompete constraints of his contract with Fox — remain unclear. But Carlson has personally expressed enthusiasm about the idea, according to people familiar with his comments. At least one major candidate — Trump — has told Carlson he's interested, according to a person familiar with the exchange.
The former Fox host's interest in a debate is said to stem in part from its potential to loosen the Republican National Committee's grip on the process, as well as to challenge the role traditionally played by the major television networks. “He could go straight to the candidates, stream it live, invite the networks but maintain control over the process,” said one person familiar with the discussions.
The Post notes that Carlson's Fox contract was originally supposed to run until the end of 2024, potentially limiting his options for establishing a new media presence if he intends to collect the millions the network is still legally obligated to pay him.
However, sources told the Post that Carlson could be willing to forfeit millions if it means he'll be able to publicly re-establish himself.
Carlson has reportedly spoken with Trump because one of his biggest ideas is to moderate his own Republican primary debate outside the bounds put in place by the Republican National Committee.
Last month, Trump indicated he plans to boycott any debates during the primaries. (RELATED: Trump Signals He Won't Participate In Any Republican Debates)
“I see that everybody is talking about the Republican Debates, but nobody got my approval, or the approval of the Trump Campaign, before announcing them,” Trump said to his Truth Social account. “When you're leading by seemingly insurmountable numbers, and you have hostile Networks with angry, TRUMP & MAGA hating anchors asking the “questions,” why subject yourself to being libeled and abused? Also, the Second Debate is being held at the Reagan Library, the Chairman of which is, amazingly, Fred Ryan, Publisher of The Washington Post. NO!”
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It would be totally awesome to have someone that will ask the right questions and be fare with everyone involved.
Uh Oh, looks like the Deep State, as well as the GOP have both just “took a dump in their own mess kits”. This whole idea of burning Carlson is so stupid, it seems almost brilliant (on the part of those who just sat back and watched it happen). I note that the referenced article points out that, the traditional “protocol” is to have the sponsoring party (in this case, GOP) approve of and set up debates. No one has said that tradition is law. So, now the question maybe….. “who has greater sway and who is going to have to fall in line.
Gonna be interesting.
Do it. Please.
The man who has on numerous occasions stated on HIS now defunct program he despises President Trump??? That makes about as much sense as having piglousy become a repukicant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!