New Book Reveals Rupert Murdoch's Discontent, Multiple Factors Behind Tucker Carlson's Fox News Exit

"Network of Lies" alleges power struggle, internal hostilities, and scandalous behavior led to unceremonious termination of top-rated Fox News Host, Tucker Carlson.

• According to the book “Network of Lies,” Rupert Murdoch, outgoing chair of Fox News’ parent company, expressed discontent that former host Tucker Carlson had gotten “too big for his boots.” Murdoch’s eldest son, Lachlan, was reportedly responsible for pulling Carlson from the network.
• Carlson’s growing persona led to hostilities among staff and network leadership. Internal tension, inclusive of the host's attitude towards female executives and racially charged remarks, painted a larger picture of troubles at FOX.
• Around the time of Carlson’s expulsion, Fox agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle defamation claims from Dominion Voting Systems. Despite theories linking Carlson’s exit to this settlement, the termination seems to be the result of multiple factors rather than a single incident.
• Carlson’s controversial behavior on and off-air sparked numerous scandals. His alleged misogyny and antagonism strained relationships within the network, contributing to his dismissal. Carlson's show was noted for its hostile attitude towards colleagues and internal conflicts.
• The sudden termination of Carlson, who was the highest-rated host, led to shockwaves across the platform and wider media industry. Despite his strong following, complexities and tension surrounding his persona made his expulsion appear inevitable to insiders.

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