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.
Qatar media:
Al Jazeera (AJ)
MiddlecEastEye (MEE)
TheNewArab.
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Islamist (Erdogan’s) Turkey:
* Anadolu
* TRT.
He’s nothing of the kind. This is just the Neocons trying to throw mud at him because he doesn’t support their latest wars.
Most of the major media appears Islamist controlled or Islamist influenced. Unfortunately the media sometimes deals with facts, but often deals with assumptions people are supposed to absorb.
How can we develop a new media that can counter the world wide Islamist controlled propaganda machine?
Mo.1 neocon is someone who supports nukes by the hands of the mullahs and encourages the Islamic Fascist Republic tlo send it’s octopus like proxies
Certainly these two, BBC and CNN swallow the Al Jazerra and Anadolu pro Hamas propaganda. Both accused of providing fake info of sick children unrelated to food shortages.
I like and appreciate Tucker. You? Not so much.
“...Carlson increasingly adopted the rhetoric of isolationist, so-called “America First” nationalism...”
Stopped reading right there. Whoever wrote this article (Roberta) just outed themselves as a lickspittle neocon scumbag. Message to “Roberta”: the USA is NOT here to provide endless treasure and American lives for your freeloading globohomo existence.
At some point, Europeans (and yes even Israel) have to stop sucking on our tit. America is $37 trillion in debt, with no end in sight except bankruptcy.
As for the country known as Gutter (Qatar), they can do whatever they want with their filthy money, including bribing Tucker Carlson.
Israel will always stand strong, with or without American taxpayer dollars.
His new nickname is Tucker Qatarlson ... pretty clever.
There seems to be a highly organized and well financed effort to smear and destroy Tucker.
Quite.
Maybe some of the garbage Tucker broadcasts “destroys” him. He has no problem allowing guests to lie without any pushback, if the lies serve his worldview.
That’s it, right there, that’s Tucker’s problem.
“Neocon” is becoming as overused as “Nazi” these days.
I left several bits of my body in Iraq thanks to the lies of neocons, and don’t like the use of the term being used to describe anyone who is not buying Qatarlson’s propaganda.
I think that was Mark Levin. Carlson denies it.
That’s right - and it would be one thing if he did that for all guests, but he doesn’t. He let’s some guests lie and lie and lie without a challenge, but other guests he won’t let even get started because he challenges every word out of their lips. If it was even-handed, I wouldn’t care what his biases were. But it’s not, so I do.
Exactly. The Zeepers have had it out for Carlson ever since the Putin interview (see the keyword ‘gayforcarlson’).
DITTO and DAMN STRAIGHT !
Qatar has made significant investments in U.S. energy infrastructure, such as the Golden Pass LNG Terminal and the Golden Triangle Polymers Plant, and through its sovereign wealth fund, the 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.
Sovereign Wealth Fund:
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has a significant presence in the U.S. through its New York office, with billions allocated for investments in various sectors, including luxury brands, real estate, and infrastructure.
Financial Support for Higher Education
Donations to Universities: Qatar and other authoritarian countries have provided significant financial donations to U.S. higher education institutions, which has sparked debate and criticism regarding potential impacts on academic ethics and democratic norms.
Support for U.S. Security
Al Udeid Air Base:
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Qatar has invested over $8 billion in the development and maintenance of al-Udeid Air Base, which is a vital strategic location for U.S. military operations in the Middle East.
Foreign Military Sales:
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Qatar is a major partner under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, with active cases valued at over $26 billion, according to a White House fact sheet.
Other Initiatives
Qatar Foundation:
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The Qatar Foundation, a government-funded organization, supports youth education and economic opportunities globally, which can be seen as a form of financing for initiatives that contribute to countering violent extremism.
Non-Profit Organizations:
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The Qatar Foundation also supports other non-profits, such as Silatech and Education Above All, that receive government funding and promote youth economic opportunities.
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