Tucker in talks with Trump for hosting GOP debate.

Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Discuss Hosting Alternate GOP Presidential Primary Debate

The Washington Post reports that Tucker Carlson is interested in hosting an alternate GOP presidential primary debate and has been discussing the matter with Donald Trump. This move would allow Carlson to have some sway in the 2024 election news cycle while still maintaining independence.

The most popular personality in media today is reportedly willing to forgo millions of dollars owed to him in his Fox News contract just to have that opportunity. Carlson wants to moderate his own GOP candidate forum, outside of the usual strictures of the Republican National Committee debate system. The effort is described as ambitious and his grandest plan.

Is Tucker Carlson About to Stick it to Fox News on the Debates?

What makes the story particularly interesting is that Tucker Carlson seems poised to stick it to Fox News in regard to the debates. How? Because former President Donald Trump has already hinted that he’d avoid appearing in at least one of the first two debates because he’s “up by too many points” over his nearest competitor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

And who is hosting the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee this August? Fox News. What would be a bigger ‘eff you’ to your former employer than hosting a debate with the GOP frontrunner and scoring far more viewers because of it?

The idea of Carlson hosting an alternate debate would test his vaunted sway over conservative politics. And it would take a jab at his former employer if he can manage to make his grandest plan happen.

Will Fox News Let it Happen?

A plan to host an alternate debate has apparently already proceeded to the discussion phase, with Tucker Carlson having spoken about the matter with Trump. The leading candidate for the Republican nomination is reportedly interested.

A forum hosted by Carlson, outside the Fox News media bubble and the grip of the RNC, has to be thoroughly intriguing, however. There is a major sticking point as to whether or not Carlson could pull this off – his remaining contract with Fox.

Carlson’s contract status could very well limit his options until his deal with the network runs out at the end of 2024. But his enthusiasm for getting back in the game includes forfeiting millions of dollars to get out of the contract.

Would You Watch a Forum Hosted by Tucker Over a Debate Hosted by Fox News?

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