In his latest episode of “Tucker on Twitter,” Tucker Carlson publicly criticized Fox News for apologizing after calling President Joe Biden a “wannabe dictator.” This apology came after Fox News ran a segment featuring live video feeds of Donald Trump and Biden, with an attention-grabbing chyron that read “wannabe dictator speaks at the White House after having his political rival arrested.” The segment sparked controversy.
The chyron was on-screen for less than 30 seconds, but it caused an immediate uproar. Fox News issued a public apology and a long-time producer who was responsible for the chyron resigned due to the subsequent backlash. However, the scandal continued to grow, and it drew fierce criticism from political and public figures.
“If the banner on Fox was false, why the hysteria?” Tucker asked. “Lies don’t seem to bother anyone anymore. But calling Joe Biden a wannabe dictator, that stung.”
“Just because he’s trying to put the other candidate in prison for the rest of his life for a crime he himself committed doesn’t mean he has a totalitarian impulse. Come on, that’s absurd,” he joked. Then, Carlson analyzed the traits and conduct of a dictator, comparing them to Biden’s actions and policies.
Carlson compared the wealth accumulation under dictatorships to the wealth gap in the US, and criticized Biden’s crackdown on protests, censorship, and surveillance, drawing parallels to actions of authoritarian regimes. He also criticized the President’s family and inner circle, mentioning scandals and accusing the media of ignoring them.
After his 13-minute monologue, Carlson brought up the controversy that led to his critique. He believed that the response to his comments about Biden’s presidency was an overreaction. He also criticized Fox News for apologizing and painted a bleak picture of America under Biden. Carlson’s criticism of his former network demonstrates his willingness to speak his mind, even if it means upsetting his colleagues, in his quest for his version of the truth. Whether or not viewers share his views, his fearlessness is evident.
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