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Tucker Carlson

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Positions

Host, Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016-2023)

Independent Media Personality (2023-present)

Fox News Contributor

Organizations

Fox News (former)

Tucker Carlson Network

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Former Fox News host (2016-2023) who was the most-watched cable news personality. Promoted white nationalist 'replacement theory,' spread COVID misinformation, and praised authoritarian leaders including Putin and Orbán.

Fascist Characteristics

replacement theory promotion white nationalist rhetoric authoritarian leader praise covid misinformation

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Evidence

Promoted 'great replacement' conspiracy theory over 400 times on his show, claiming Democrats are importing voters

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Interviewed Putin without challenge, serving as propaganda platform for Russian dictator

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Praised Hungarian authoritarian Viktor Orbán and broadcast his show from Budapest

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Private messages revealed he knowingly spread false election claims while privately acknowledging Trump lost

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ADL called for his firing after he promoted white supremacist 'replacement' talking points

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fox-news media replacement-theory white-nationalism misinformation