Tucker Carlson Dropped from Fox News Due to Ego, Claims Journalist

Journalist Brian Stelter has made bold claims about the departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, stating that it was Carlson’s ego that ultimately led to his dismissal from the network.

In his 2023 book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy, Stelter writes, “He committed the cardinal Fox sin of acting like he was bigger than the network he was on.”

Stelter goes on to explain, “His brand, weird as it was, revolved around the idea that he could call anyone the C-word, or anything else, at any time. He could say anything, do anything, and never be held accountable, so long as he commanded the attention and affection of millions.” One excerpt from the book reads, “In truth, Carlson had alienated so many people, instigated so many internal and external scandals, fanned so many flames of ugliness, that his firing was inevitable.”

Stelter emphasizes, “It wasn’t one thing. It was everything.”

The claims made by Stelter shed light on the behind-the-scenes drama at Fox News and raise questions about the role of ego in the world of television news. Carlson’s departure serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ego and the potential consequences it can have on one’s career.