Posted on 08/21/2025 1:54:32 AM PDT by Words Matter
A Brief History of Tucker Carlson – From Conservative Star to Qatar’s Mouthpiece
Following the passing of conservative legend Rush Limbaugh and the fall of Bill O’Reilly, Tucker Carlson emerged as a leading voice on the American right. His popularity soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to his anti-establishment rhetoric and combative style. For a time, he filled a vacuum in conservative media, channeling public frustration into high ratings for Fox News.
However, Carlson’s trajectory shifted in 2023 when he was abruptly ousted from Fox News. The dismissal followed a series of controversies—including a high-profile lawsuit by a former producer who accused him of fostering a toxic, discriminatory workplace, as well as Carlson’s growing discomfort within the network after the Dominion Voting Systems settlement. Some insiders speculated that Fox saw him as a liability rather than an asset.
Post-Fox, Carlson began a sharp and concerning pivot. In February 2024—and again in December—he appeared in Moscow, broadcasting from within Putin’s Russia and conducting a softball interview with the dictator himself. His trip was lauded by the Kremlin while seeing him as a useful idiot and widely criticized in the U.S. as a propaganda gift to an authoritarian regime. Ironically, , Carlson increasingly adopted the rhetoric of isolationist, so-called “America First” nationalism—rhetoric weaponized against U.S. allies like Israel.
His descent didn’t stop there. In September 2024, Carlson platformed fringe revisionist voices like Darryl Cooper, known for dangerously apologetic views on Nazi Germany and distorted takes on World War II history. But worse was to come.
By 2025, Carlson appeared fully embraced by the Arab-Islamist propaganda machine, especially Qatar—known for its double-dealing, Western-facing PR and behind-the-scenes funding of terror-affiliated networks. He gave an uncritical platform to Munther Isaac, a known Palestinian [Islamo]Christian figure with a history of incendiary anti-Israel fabrications and theological propaganda. Carlson then elevated Qatar’s duplicitous leadership—accused of bribing Western influencers and exploiting media for political gain—clearly aiming to build a following in the Middle East.
In June 2025, Carlson went a step further, echoing the talking points of Iran’s genocidal Islamic regime, raising alarm across the political spectrum. Dubbed mockingly “QATARlson,” even former allies began distancing themselves. Donald Trump reportedly referred to him as “Kooky Tucker,” and major Republican figures followed suit.
Then, in a widely criticized move in August, Carlson gave a platform to a nun long tied to anti-Israel activism—George Stephanopoulos' sister—who notoriously defended Yasser Arafat’s use of churches as human shields during the 2002 Ramallah siege. Her latest appearances downplayed Hamas’ October 7 atrocities, framing them in apologetic terms, and Carlson offered no pushback.
In a few short years, Tucker Carlson has gone from mainstream conservative commentator to a willing tool of regimes and ideologies hostile to the West—and especially to Israel. His brand may still attract headlines, but his credibility has eroded among those who once saw him as a voice of reason and resistance.
The Qatar Foundation, a government-funded organization, supports youth education and economic opportunities globally,
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Ya, so has Communist China
Next bullshit excuse please.
Don’t agree with Carlson on Israel. I do remember 10/7 and I do hold Hamas and their Palestinian followers responsible for the mess that is Gaza. However, I don’t think he a stooge of Qatar or Russia. He does the interviews that most others, right or left, wont do.
Exactly - it’s just an attempt to cancel him. Nobody controls him, he is free. This also means he may have guests that no other network would give time to, giving opinions many may not like.
What astonishes me is the number of people that fall for it.
“There seems to be a highly organized and well financed effort to smear and destroy Tucker.”
That’s true.
My belief is that Tucker is not controlled. Yet, he has a large audience of conservatives that watch/listen to him.
He has recently given a platform to people that the MSM and Deep State(including Israel) would not like to be promoted.
That is because it brings to light that Israel is not always the good guy.
There is also the issues that PM Netanyahu is having at home . He has been charged with multiple felonies. As long as the war in Gaza continues, Netanyahu stays out of court/jail.
So, there are many podcasters other than Tucker that believe Netanyahu wants to keep the war going as long as possible. There are other podcasters who allege that Netanyahu knew
there was an attack coming on Oct 7th and let it happen to have a reason to invade Gaza.
All of these allegations have been floating around the internet for years. Tucker has given a platform to some of them. They may or may not be true. However, the fact that he has had them on his channel is dangerous for some entities. Therefore, they want to throw shade on Tucker and say he is controlled by Qatar. Which he may or may not be. I have no idea.
The problem for some is that he has a pretty big audience and he is having on guests that some people DO NOT WANT YOU TO LISTEN TO. Like the old saying goes: the flack is always heaviest when you are over the target.
Tucker has gone off la, la land all bu himself.
I like Steven Miller
Can’t stand either one of them.
cowboyusa:
“Tucker has gone off la, la land all bu himself.”
Yes.
Tucker is an entertainer but the new Tucker, (AKA Qatarlson) has gone off the rails and not a great American any more. Unfortunately. He is also bribed by the Islamic Qatar lobby, that’s besides the point
Of course infamous fascist “Angelino97”, would type what he types..
LOL. Right on.
I don’t believe all that. But you are welcome to disagree. You need to provide proof and nobody has so far.
No he hasn’t.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), has invested in various U.S. companies and real estate.
The Qatari government also finances U.S. higher education institutions through substantial donations and supports U.S. security interests by providing extensive financial assistance for the Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts U.S. military operations and personnel.
“You have meddled with the primal forces of nature, Mr. Beale, and I won’t have it! Is that clear? You think you’ve merely stopped a business deal. That is not the case! The Arabs have taken billions of dollars out of this country, and now they must put it back! It is ebb and flow, tidal gravity! It is ecological balance!” - Arthur Jensen (Network)
He is knee deep in Replacment Theogy, and he accused Israel of committing Genocode. W8ll pray for him.
Amen. Prayer is always the best option. God bless
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