Geraldo Rivera criticizes Tucker Carlson’s mockery of journalism.
Geraldo Rivera Slams Tucker Carlson’s Exit from Fox News
Geraldo Rivera didn’t hold back in his criticism of Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News, accusing him of undermining the principles of journalism.
“He was very, very, very powerful,” Rivera told Mediaite, reflecting on how Carlson was able to produce content like his coverage of the January 6, 2021, riots.
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“In the discovery of the Dominion lawsuit, you can see his arrogance and contempt for doing what’s right, even if it meant losing the audience. It also revealed the naivety of certain producers and reporters who complained about his questionable tactics,” Rivera explained.
Rivera pointed out that Carlson’s influence at Fox News grew to an overwhelming extent, making him “too big for his britches.”
“The most troubling aspect of Tucker’s actions, in my opinion, was the ruthless pragmatism he displayed,” Rivera expressed.
According to Rivera, Carlson catered to the desires of his audience, leading to actions that were deemed “unforgivable.”
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“He completely disregarded the principles of journalism,” Rivera stated. ”Now, we’ve all done things for the sake of sensationalism at times. Highly visible individuals often have regrets about their actions… but it seemed to me that Tucker willingly embraced something he didn’t genuinely believe in, simply because it boosted ratings and prevented Fox from losing viewers to Newsmax.”
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