Joe Battenfeld (jewishworldreview.com)
Former President Donald Trump already appears to be abandoning Fox in the wake of Carlson's departure, agreeing to appear on conservative rival Newsmax to talk about the events of the day.
"Carlson's ouster came just days after Fox settled with Dominion on a defamation lawsuit but reportedly had more to do with a discrimination lawsuit against Carlson alleging misogyny and harassment filed by a Fox network producer.
"While liberals cheered the firing of Carlson, with the New York Times calling him a "right-wing extremist," angry conservatives on Monday accused Fox of abandoning their principles by getting rid of him.
"Carlson was one of the most influential voices of conservatism in America, but he found out that even he wasn't indispensable.
" 'I think it changes things permanently," close Carlson friend Donald Trump, Jr. said, hyping the Fox host as "an actual thought leader in conservatism" and a "once-in-a-generation type talent.
"Fox's Rupert Murdoch reportedly made the call himself to oust Carlson, concerned about the legal trouble he was causing his network, especially the discrimination lawsuit.
"The abrupt departures of Lemon and Carlson may be a sign the networks are trying to shed their liabilities and reinvent themselves as cable TV ratings start to dwindle.". . .
Fox may try to unload some of its perception as a right-wing extremist outlet, and CNN similarly is in the middle of a restructuring of its programs and mission, and is looking to be more centrist than just a Democratic Party voice.
The changes create an interesting dynamic for 2024. Democrats may not be able to count on CNN as the cheerleader and GOP attack dog and conservatives may not be able to count on Fox for being pro-Trump.
It's not clear if Lemon's ouster was related to his sexist comments about GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley or if it was just because the CNN morning show is a disaster.
But Fox is taking a big chance by getting rid of Carlson, who drew 3 million viewers a night and was their main powerhouse personality.". . .
From the Babylon Bee: Millions Of Boomers Call Grandkids To Ask How To Change Channel From Fox News | Babylon Bee
"U.S. — In the days following Tucker Carlson's unexpected ouster from Fox News, millions of calls were placed by frustrated and confused boomers to younger relatives for directions on how to change the channel.
" 'Yes, Sam, it's your Nana, Dear! Can you tell me what button on the clicker will change the TV away from the Fox News program?" said local boomer Edith Brown to her grandson in Idaho. "I want to watch the channel Tucker is on. What channel is he on now? Is it the green button? No? The little red button?' ". . .
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