In a significant development since parting ways with Fox News in April, Tucker Carlson has unveiled his very own subscription streaming service, the Tucker Carlson Network. Priced at $72 annually, the platform boasts exclusive content and a commitment to independence from corporate influence.
In a video on tuckercarlson.com, Carlson shared insights into the clandestine efforts that went into creating his new platform. He humorously said, "We've been out of work for seven or eight months. Hard to know, time flies when you're unemployed. But actually, we've been working in secret and producing an awful lot of material for months now."
The decision to dive into streaming follows Carlson's assertion, detailed in a book, that his departure from Fox News was tied to the network's $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems—a claim vigorously denied by Fox News.
Once the most-watched host on Fox News, Carlson wielded significant influence over viewers and the Republican party. Post-Fox, he utilized X (formerly Twitter) to share a right-wing talk show, "Tucker on X," featuring 47 episodes with notable figures like conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and former President Donald Trump.
Justin Wells, a top producer for Carlson at Fox News, who was let go in April 2023, faced allegations of sexual assault and harassment in a recent lawsuit. Denying the accusations through his attorney, Wells had also worked on Carlson's X videos.
Carlson persisted despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Fox News regarding video postings. Now, with the Tucker Carlson Network, he invites subscribers to become founding members at a monthly promotional rate of $6. The subscription includes access to diverse content categories, interviews, commentary, limited edition merchandise, and "a direct line to Tucker and his team."
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Carlson secured $15 million from 1789 Capital to fund his media venture, an investment firm founded by banker Omeed Malik. Last Country Inc., an entity co-founded by Carlson and Neil Patel, the Daily Caller's co-founder, oversees the website operations.
Insisting that X lacked the technology for the streaming service, Carlson assured his audience that he would continue sharing free content on the social media platform. The Tucker Carlson Network marks a significant stride for the influential commentator as he endeavors to carve out a distinct presence in the ever-evolving digital media landscape.