By The FirstFox News is trying to silence Tucker Carlson, dispatching a cease-and-desist letter to its former headline host in a bitter feud over his burgeoning Twitter series. The news was first reported by Axios on Monday, shining a light on the growing rift between the major news channel and its erstwhile primetime star.
The aptly named “Tucker on Twitter” has already drawn an astounding audience, amassing a combined total of 169 million views for its initial two episodes. The lightning-fast growth of Carlson’s Twitter show has apparently drawn Fox News’ ire, prompting legal action against the former host.
Axios reported last week that Fox News had alerted Carlson’s legal counsel to allegations of contract violations concerning the launch of his Twitter show.
Carlson launched the Twitter show last Tuesday, marking his first significant venture since his departure from Fox News. The series quickly gained momentum, with millions of viewers tuning in for Carlson’s unique commentary. As the numbers suggest, ‘Tucker on Twitter’ has a significant following and could potentially become a thorn in the side of traditional broadcasters.
