Since Tucker Carlson left Fox News, leaks that included an alleged text message in which the commentator was said to be rooting for a mob against a “Antifa kid…hoping they’d hit him harder, kill him” have increased efforts to expose the man behind-the-scenes.
He allegedly added, “It’s not how white men fight,” before clarifying in the text that he restrained himself from experiencing these feelings when he realized his own thoughts were becoming, to put it mildly, improper.
With the publication of an in-depth article from The New York Times on Tuesday, news of Tucker Carlson’s resignation from a cable network became more widespread. Tucker allegedly sent messages that included remarks on video of battling demonstrators as part of the evidence for his recently resolved defamation action, which stoked rumors about why he was fired.
Tucker Carlson commented on the conflict between supporters of the then-President and Antifa activists on a turbulent day for America. Just hours after the Capitol was stormed, as The Times reported on January 7th, 2021, Carlson sent a perceptive message to one of his producers that gave an insight into what he observed from such chaos and division.
“A couple of weeks ago, I was watching video of people fighting on the street in Washington. A group of Trump guys surrounded an Antifa kid and started pounding the living sh*t out of him,” The text that had not been reported before read. “It was three against one, at least. Jumping a guy like that is dishonorable obviously. It’s not how white men fight. Yet suddenly I found myself rooting for the mob against the man, hoping they’d hit him harder, kill him.”
“I really wanted them to hurt the kid. I could taste it. Then somewhere deep in my brain, an alarm went off: this isn’t good for me,” Carlson noted. “I’m becoming something I don’t want to be.”
“The Antifa creep is a human being. Much as I despise what he says and does, much as I’m sure I’d hate him personally if I knew him, I shouldn’t gloat over his suffering. I should be bothered by it. I should remember that somewhere somebody probably loves this kid, and would be crushed if he was killed. If I don’t care about those things, if I reduce people to their politics, how am I better than he is?” he asked in conclusion.
YouTuber Keith Woods succinctly described the sentiment of many when he stated, “Consider that most of the text is him trying to humanise political enemies who have targeted his house & family for harassment, but a passing comment about a positive trait of white people makes this too radioactive for Fox.”
That was, in fact, mentioned in the Times’s key takeaway, according to the report. “The discovery of the message contributed to a chain of events that ultimately led to Mr. Carlson’s firing.” According to the story, Fox News executives learned about the message the Sunday before the defamation trial was slated to begin and while a settlement was being negotiated.
Tucker Carlson has been the target of an attack with the publication of footage by Media Matters that seem to show the presenter making off-camera comments on his “Tucker Carlson Tonight” set before an interview. The videos have generated controversy since viewers are unsure how the public would react to the presenter’s words after hearing the recordings.
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The following is what Carlson is heard saying: “So let’s…if we’re going to talk about sex, I’d love to hit some of the fine points of technique, but, you know, but it’s your show. It’s totally up to you.”
“We can certainly talk about your sexual technique, especially after your tanning testicles last week,” Morgan responded, citing a Carlson-produced Fox Nation program.
“Not mine! We’ll speak in more general terms, but I’ve got something to add,” the host said.
Carlson made a joke about someone afterwards, “I thought his girlfriend was kind of yummy,” before slapping Media Matters in the face and yelling, “Just kidding! Just kidding, in case this is getting pulled off the bird. Yeah, the bird! Hey, Media Matters for America, go f*ck yourself!”
In yet another clip from the set of “Tucker Carlson Today,” the presenter made a casual allusion to criticisms about his appearance from viewers and added, “I can never assess my appearance. I wait for my postmenopausal fans to weigh in on that,” Before saying, “F*ck it, we’ll do it live!” in a reference to Bill O’Reilly’s notorious hot mic moment.
Carlson has had an outpouring of support from throughout the country when released emails proved he was far from flawless, in spite of the corporate media’s attempts to harm his image. The people doesn’t appear to care about the weaknesses they found since they continue to support him in the face of a strong media force that is out to smear his reputation.
