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Tucker Carlson Acknowledges Role in Divisive Political Climate

4/21/2026

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Tucker Carlson, host of The Tucker Carlson Show, said he and others bear responsibility for the current political climate.
Carlson was a leading figure at Fox News and was removed in 2023 after backing Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Fox News settled a $787.5 million lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over false election-rigging claims.

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Tucker Carlson, host of The Tucker Carlson Show, said he and others bear responsibility for the current political climate.
Carlson was a leading figure at Fox News and was removed in 2023 after backing Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Fox News settled a $787.5 million lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over false election-rigging claims.