Tucker Carlson Claims Murdochs Urged Him to Run Against Trump

Carlson's Bombshell Claim

• 💡 Tucker Carlson alleges that the Murdoch family, owners of Fox News, asked him to run for president against Donald Trump.
• 🎯 This alleged offer was reportedly made in May 2023, one month after Carlson's departure from Fox News.

Skepticism and Timing

• ❓ Robby Soave expresses skepticism about the timing, questioning why the Murdochs would support Carlson for president after firing him.
• ⚠️ Steven Maine of mareport.com suggests Lacklan Murdoch should issue a statement to deny or confirm Carlson's claims.
• 🤔 The hosts discuss the possibility that the offer was a way to ease Carlson's exit from Fox News.

Murdochs' Relationship with Trump

• 📈 While Fox News coverage is now largely favorable to Trump, Rupert Murdoch has shown a personal distaste for him, particularly after January 6th.
• 🧐 Messages revealed during the Dominion case indicated Murdoch's desire to move on from Trump.

Murdoch's Political Flexibility

• 🧩 Rupert Murdoch has demonstrated ideological flexibility in endorsing political figures whose fortunes he sees as rising, as seen with Tony Blair's Labor Party in the UK.
• 🔑 This suggests a pragmatic approach to political alignment based on perceived success rather than strict ideology.