Tucker Carlson reveals the Murdoch family, who own Fox News, tried to recruit him as a political weapon against President Trump immediately after firing him from the network.
Key Takeaways
- Tucker Carlson claims Lachlan Murdoch asked him to run for president against Trump just one month after firing him from Fox News in April 2023
- The Murdochs allegedly promised to back Carlson’s potential presidential run with the full force of their media empire, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal
- Carlson flatly rejected the proposal, stating: “I’d never get elected, plus I like Trump.”
- The revelation exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within the Murdoch media empire, with Carlson stating, “There’s no one who hates Trump more than the Murdochs.”
Media Dynasty’s Anti-Trump Scheme Exposed
In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through conservative media circles, Tucker Carlson has accused the Murdoch family of attempting to weaponize him against President Trump. Following his abrupt dismissal from Fox News in April 2023, Carlson claims the powerful media family approached him with an extraordinary proposal – they wanted him to challenge Trump for the presidency and promised to provide full backing from their extensive media empire, which includes Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.
“The Murdochs hate Trump. No one hates Trump more than the Murdochs. I got fired in April of 2023. In May of 2023, they asked me to run for president against Trump and said they would back me. I’m not running … I would never get elected. And I like Trump,” said Tucker Carlson.
The timing of this request – just one month after Carlson’s high-profile firing – suggests an orchestrated attempt to splinter conservative support for President Trump ahead of the election. Carlson’s departure from Fox came amid the network’s $800 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, though many conservatives suspected other motives were at play. This revelation appears to confirm suspicions that the Murdochs were actively working against President Trump’s political interests.
Fox Empire Promised Full Support
According to Carlson, the offer wasn’t merely a casual suggestion but came with explicit promises of substantial media backing. He specifically named Lachlan Murdoch, the CEO of Fox Corporation, as the family member who approached him with the proposal. The promised support would have extended across the Murdochs’ vast media holdings, potentially giving Carlson an extraordinary platform from which to challenge President Trump in the political arena.
“Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Lachlan Murdoch said, ‘You should run for president. We’ll back you.’ The whole thing,” said Tucker Carlson.
Carlson further elaborated on the extensive nature of the support offered: “Not just Fox, but you know, Wall Street Journal…We’ll back you.” This revelation provides a rare glimpse into the potential political machinations of one of the world’s most powerful media families and raises serious questions about their neutrality in covering conservative politics. For many Trump supporters, this confirms long-held suspicions about establishment media attempting to undermine the America First movement from within.
Carlson’s Continued Support for Trump
Despite having occasional policy disagreements with President Trump, particularly regarding U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Carlson has maintained his support for the President. While mainstream media outlets have attempted to frame these policy differences as a “MAGA civil war,” Carlson’s revelation about the Murdochs suggests that powerful interests are actively trying to exploit any disagreements within the conservative movement to weaken President Trump’s base of support.
“During a recent episode of his online commentary and interview show, Carlson stated that the Murdoch family ‘really hates Trump,” said Tucker Carlson.
Carlson made it clear that despite any frustrations he might have with certain policy decisions, his loyalty to President Trump and the America First movement remains intact. His refusal of the Murdochs’ offer demonstrates that even high-profile conservative voices who occasionally diverge on specific issues still recognize the importance of maintaining unity behind President Trump. This revelation may strengthen Trump’s position by exposing the lengths to which powerful media figures will go to undermine his leadership.
Media Power and Political Influence
This episode highlights the immense potential influence that media empires can wield in American politics. The Murdoch family’s apparent willingness to deploy their considerable resources to shape electoral outcomes reveals how thin the line between reporting news and making news has become. For conservative audiences who have increasingly questioned the objectivity of mainstream media, Carlson’s revelation confirms that even outlets considered friendly to conservative causes may have hidden agendas that don’t align with the values and priorities of their viewers.
“Carlson appeared to dismiss the idea of running for president, adding, “I’d never get elected, plus I like Trump,” said Tucker Carlson.
Since leaving Fox News, Carlson has built an independent media presence, including a show on X (formerly Twitter) that has attracted millions of viewers. His continued influence in conservative circles, even without the backing of a major network, demonstrates that authentic voices can maintain their audience even when detached from traditional media platforms. This development may signal a continued shift away from establishment media control toward more direct communication between political commentators and their audiences.
