In a surprising turn of events, it’s been disclosed that a number of personnel from Fox News are migrating to Tucker Carlson’s burgeoning Twitter program. This revelation came from Chadwick Moore, the author who is working on a biography about the former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson. Moore made these revelations through a string of tweets, offering a glimpse into the shifting dynamics of the cable news industry.
Recently, Alex McCaskill, a veteran Fox producer known for his exceptional work, made headlines for parting ways with the network. McCaskill had served the network for a decade, earning respect and recognition for his work. However, he found himself in a controversy following a chyron that labeled President Biden as a “wannabe dictator,” which led to his dismissal from Fox News. Moore informed his Twitter followers that McCaskill is set to join forces with Carlson once more.
In one of his tweets on Saturday, Moore announced, “The Based Chyron Guy, Alex McCaskill, once an essential part of the Tucker Carlson Tonight team, has bid adieu to Fox News after ten fruitful years. He’s now charting a course towards Tucker’s burgeoning venture.” Moore further elaborated that McCaskill isn’t the only one making this transition. “He is just one among a minimum of three former producers who have opted to quit Fox and integrate into Tucker’s novel venture,” he added.
Further shedding light on the team dynamics at Fox, Moore shared, “The team behind Tucker Carlson at Fox shared a close-knit bond. Many of them have been there since the inception of the show and stayed loyal to their boss even in its aftermath. Their camaraderie and commitment are something I touch upon in my book.”
His tweets not only revealed the shifts within the production team but also noted a change in the on-screen lineup. “In an interesting development, several familiar faces from Tucker Carlson Tonight are consciously avoiding any appearances on Fox News following Tucker’s unexpected exit. This includes even those who were inexplicably blacklisted for daring to pen a book about him!” shared Moore.
After a few hours, Moore came back with more updates. This time, he reported that the exodus from Fox to join Carlson’s team was growing. “Insiders have now confirmed to me that NINE former members of the Tucker Carlson Tonight team have chosen to exit Fox News. Their destination? Tucker’s next adventure,” he declared. “Intriguingly, each of the nine approached Tucker of their own accord, not the other way round. There are others who are biding their time at Fox, ready to jump ship as soon as an opening appears in Tucker’s team.”
The former primetime host’s new Twitter venture seems to be catching momentum, experiencing remarkable success with its initial few episodes. The inaugural episode of Tucker on Twitter smashed all his previous records at Fox News. Even though his ratings at Fox were at an all-time high for cable news, his Twitter debut managed to outdo them all. It raked in an astounding 80 million views within the span of just 24 hours.
The continuing success of his Twitter program, coupled with the ongoing transition of Fox News staff to his team, seems to indicate a significant shift in the landscape of broadcast journalism. As more details emerge, the spotlight will remain firmly on how this development impacts both Tucker’s new venture and the future course for Fox News.