Tucker Carlson’s bombshell revelation exposes the Murdoch family’s secret plot to derail President Trump’s candidacy by recruiting Carlson himself as a challenger in the 2024 election.
Key Takeaways
- Tucker Carlson claims the Murdoch family, including Lachlan Murdoch, approached him to run against President Trump in the 2024 election just one month after firing him from Fox News.
- The Murdochs allegedly promised to use their extensive media empire, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, to back Carlson’s presidential campaign.
- Carlson rejected the offer, stating he “likes Trump” and recognized he “would never get elected,” revealing deep divisions within conservative media’s power structure.
- This revelation exposes what Carlson describes as the Murdoch family’s intense hatred for President Trump, despite their network’s outward appearance of supporting conservative values.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the conservative movement between establishment media figures and President Trump’s America First agenda.
Murdoch’s Anti-Trump Scheme Revealed
In a stunning disclosure that confirms what many conservatives have long suspected about the true loyalties of major media conglomerates, Tucker Carlson has revealed that the Murdoch family actively sought to undermine President Trump’s 2024 candidacy. According to Carlson, just one month after being terminated from his highly-rated Fox News program in April 2023, he was approached by the Murdochs with an extraordinary proposal: they wanted him to launch a presidential campaign specifically to challenge President Trump, promising the full backing of their media empire.
“The Murdochs hate Trump. No one hates Trump more than the Murdochs. I got fired in April of 2023. In May of 2023, they asked me to run for president against Trump and said they would back me. I’m not running … I would never get elected. And plus I like Trump,” said Tucker Carlson.
The timing of this approach is particularly revealing, coming shortly after Fox News agreed to pay nearly $800 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle a defamation lawsuit related to coverage of the 2020 election. Carlson’s departure from the network was widely viewed as connected to this settlement, though his show consistently delivered the highest ratings in cable news. The Murdochs’ attempt to weaponize Carlson against President Trump suggests their commitment to conservative values may be secondary to other interests and alliances.
Media Empire Offered as Campaign Weapon
What makes this revelation even more alarming is the scope of resources the Murdochs allegedly offered to deploy against President Trump. Carlson specifically named Lachlan Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch and CEO of Fox Corporation, as the family member who extended the offer. The proposal wasn’t limited to support from Fox News alone but would have included backing from the entire Murdoch media empire, including influential publications like The Wall Street Journal.
“Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Lachlan Murdoch said, ‘You should run for president. We’ll back you.’ The whole thing,” said Tucker Carlson.
Carlson further elaborated that the offer extended beyond just Fox News: “Not just Fox, but you know, Wall Street Journal…We’ll back you.” This revelation provides disturbing insight into how media elites attempt to manipulate political outcomes through strategic candidate recruitment and promotion. For conservative voters who trusted Fox News as a counterbalance to liberal media bias, this behind-the-scenes maneuvering raises serious questions about whether any major media organization truly represents their values and interests.
Growing Tensions Between America First and Establishment Forces
While Carlson and President Trump have occasionally differed on policy matters, particularly regarding foreign policy in the Middle East, Carlson’s refusal to be weaponized against Trump speaks to his integrity and commitment to the broader conservative movement. Recent disagreements, including Carlson’s criticism of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, led to President Trump calling him “kooky” – yet these policy debates pale in comparison to the establishment’s coordinated efforts to derail the America First agenda.
“During a recent episode of his online commentary and interview show, Carlson stated that the Murdoch family ‘really hates Trump.”
The Murdochs’ failed attempt to recruit Carlson highlights the deep divide between grassroots conservative voters and media elites who present themselves as champions of conservative values while working behind the scenes to undermine the movement’s chosen leader. President Trump’s enduring popularity despite relentless attacks from both liberal and supposedly conservative media outlets demonstrates his genuine connection with voters who recognize the establishment’s duplicity and manipulation tactics.
The Path Forward for Conservative Media
This episode raises fundamental questions about the future of conservative media and its relationship with President Trump’s movement. With Tucker Carlson now operating independently through his platform, his willingness to expose the Murdochs’ machinations represents a significant challenge to the traditional media power structure. For conservative viewers, the revelation confirms suspicions that even ostensibly right-leaning networks may be working against their interests when it conflicts with the priorities of corporate ownership.
“Carlson appeared to dismiss the idea of running for president, adding, “I’d never get elected, plus I like Trump.”
As President Trump continues to lead the conservative movement with his America First agenda, this revelation about the Murdochs serves as a reminder that media narratives should always be scrutinized for hidden agendas. The attempted recruitment of Carlson to undermine President Trump demonstrates that the greatest threats to conservative values sometimes come disguised as allies, making independent voices like Carlson’s all the more valuable in today’s complex media landscape.
