{"id":3258,"date":"2023-05-05T13:10:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/?p=3258"},"modified":"2023-05-05T13:10:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:10:56","slug":"report-tucker-carlson-in-discussions-with-trump-about-hosting-alternate-gop-debate-potentially-screwing-fox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/?p=3258","title":{"rendered":"Report: Tucker Carlson In Discussions With Trump About Hosting \u2018Alternate\u2019 GOP Debate, Potentially Screwing Fox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tucker Carlson is reportedly interested in hosting an alternate GOP presidential primary debate and has been discussing the matter with Donald Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Washington Post\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/media\/2023\/05\/04\/tucker-carlson-future-2024-gop-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\">reports that Carlson<\/a>\u00a0is seeking some sway in the 2024 election news cycle, and hosting a Republican debate would allow him that leverage while still maintaining independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, they claim, the most popular personality in media today is willing to forgo millions of dollars owed to him in his Fox News contract just to have that opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carlson, the Post writes, \u201cwants to moderate his own GOP candidate forum, outside of the usual strictures of the Republican National Committee debate system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They describe the effort as \u201cambitious\u201d and his \u201cgrandest plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tucker and Trump are already trying to hatch a plan to hold an alternate candidate forum for Republicans for 2024\u2026 scoop with \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/isaacstanbecker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@isaacstanbecker<\/a>\u2069 and \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeremymbarr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jeremymbarr<\/a>\u2069  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kicfpYvb0K\">https:\/\/t.co\/kicfpYvb0K<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sarah Ellison (@sarahellison) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sarahellison\/status\/1654138142000046080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Tucker Carlson and Trump About to Screw Fox News on the Debates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes the story particularly enamoring is that Tucker Carlson seems poised to stick it to Fox News in regard to the debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How? Because former President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/chris-christie-makes-a-whale-of-a-claim-trump-is-too-afraid-to-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has already hinted<\/a>&nbsp;that he\u2019d avoid appearing in at least one of the first two debates because he\u2019s \u201cup by too many points\u201d over his nearest competitor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, Trump is beating DeSantis&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/poll-trump-has-bigger-lead-over-desantis-than-biden-has-over-rfk-jr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">by a larger margin than<\/a>&nbsp;President Biden is beating his top challenger, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And who is hosting the first Republican\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/04\/12\/us\/politics\/republican-primary-debate-milwaukee.html\" target=\"_blank\">presidential primary debate<\/a>\u00a0in Milwaukee this August? Fox News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Make sure and check out my interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kylenabecker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kylenabecker<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TPInsidr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TPInsidr<\/a> where we discuss if Fox News self destructed by firing Tucker, If 24 hour Cable News has outlived it&#39;s usefulness, What Trump gains by skipping the debates and much more.    <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JCml1Ud85Q\">https:\/\/t.co\/JCml1Ud85Q<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MpQ0iHTaZo\">pic.twitter.com\/MpQ0iHTaZo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Brett R. Smith (@BrettRSmith76) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrettRSmith76\/status\/1653777889458782208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 3, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What would be a bigger \u2018eff you\u2019 to your former employer than hosting a debate with the GOP frontrunner and scoring far more viewers because of it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea of Carlson hosting an alternate debate, the Washington Post writes, \u201cwould test his vaunted sway over conservative politics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd it would take a jab at his former employer \u2026 if he can manage to make his grandest plan happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carlson is reportedly seeking to \u201cloosen the Republican National Committee\u2019s grip on the (debate) process\u201d and to \u201cchallenge the role traditionally played by the major television networks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: Tucker Carlson has been in talks with President Trump about moderating a primary debate outside the control of the RNC &amp; Fox News.<br><br>This would be incredible.<\/p>&mdash; Pro Swing Trading \ud83d\udcc8\ud83d\ude0e\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Pro__Trading) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pro__Trading\/status\/1654184727870427147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Fox News Let it Happen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Post notes that the former Fox News star has \u201ctalked to Trump about a candidate forum\u201d and that the leading candidate for the Republican nomination is \u201cinterested.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump recently posted a screenshot of former advisor Steve Bannon suggesting he should \u201cnot agree to participate in any\u201d\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/110312935267152272\" target=\"_blank\">primary debates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forum hosted by Carlon, outside the Fox News media bubble and the grip of the RNC, has to be thoroughly intriguing, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a major sticking point as to whether or not Carlson could pull this off \u2013 his remaining contract with Fox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCarlson and his team have discussed the possibility of moderating a candidate forum outside of the traditional protocols surrounding the GOP primary debate system,\u201d the Post writes, citing two sources familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese people said the setup \u2014 as well as Carlson\u2019s availability to take on that kind of role, given the noncompete constraints of his contract with Fox \u2014 remain unclear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Megyn Kelly on Donald Trump skipping the debates: <br>&quot;I have an idea. I have an idea&#8230; I think he should do a live, tough interview with TuckerCarlson at the same time as the Fox News debate.&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2VWedIvM7R\">https:\/\/t.co\/2VWedIvM7R<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sandy \u303d\ufe0f (@RightGlockMom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RightGlockMom\/status\/1654308723353870336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carlson\u2019s contract status could very well limit his options until his deal with the network runs out at the end of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his enthusiasm for getting back in the game includes forfeiting millions of dollars to get out of the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe is willing to walk away from some of the millions that Fox is contractually obligated to pay him, if that would give him the flexibility to have a prominent voice in the 2024 election cycle,\u201d according to the Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the stars align, which debate would you rather see?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Sebastian Gorka: Republicans MUST Ballot Harvest in 2024\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PZ0jbLS8c7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Sebastian Gorka: Republicans MUST Ballot Harvest in 2024\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PZ0jbLS8c7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/report-tucker-carlson-in-discussions-with-trump-about-hosting-alternate-gop-debate-potentially-screwing-fox\/?utm_source=home-headline-stories\">https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/report-tucker-carlson-in-discussions-with-trump-about-hosting-alternate-gop-debate-potentially-screwing-fox\/?utm_source=home-headline-stories<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tucker Carlson is reportedly interested in hosting an alternate GOP presidential primary debate and has been discussing the matter with Donald Trump. The Washington Post\u00a0reports that Carlson\u00a0is seeking some sway in the 2024 election news cycle, and hosting a Republican debate would allow him that leverage while still maintaining independence. In fact, they claim, the most popular personality in media today is willing to forgo millions of dollars owed to him in his Fox News contract just to have that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-trump"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3258"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3259,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3258\/revisions\/3259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}