Fox News Demands Tucker Carlson Cease New Twitter Show, Citing Contract Violations
- Fox News sent a cease-and-desist letter to Tucker Carlson, demanding he stop hosting his new show on Twitter, claiming it violates his contract with the network.
- Carlson was fired from Fox News in April but remains under contract until 2024.
- Carlson's new show, "Tucker on Twitter," has gained over 169 million views since launching in early June.
- Carlson's lawyers argue the show is protected free speech and that Fox News violated Carlson's contract first.
- The heated dispute signals further fraying of Carlson's relationship with his longtime employer.