Staff Reports
Fox News, once the leading conservative news outlet, has taken a hit to their ratings ever since they parted ways with their biggest draw, Tucker Carlson. The ongoing dispute between the network and Carlson has been heated, with both sides accusing the other of breach of contract. Fox News has now upped the ante by sending a “cease and desist” letter to Carlson, demanding that he stop streaming his show on Twitter. The network contends that he is still under contract and that his commentary is proprietary to them. However, Carlson’s lawyer and friend, Harmeet Dhillon, disputes this.
Harmeet Dhillon Declares Fox a No-Go Zone Over Attempts to Silence Tucker Carlson, Invites Other Republicans to Join Her https://t.co/VSOuH2l6Ho
— RedState (@RedState) June 12, 2023
Dhillon accused Fox News of ignoring the interests of its viewers and shareholder obligations. She also declared that the network has become a No-Go Zone for her in light of their recent actions. Dhillon is passionately committed to free speech and a free flow of information that is necessary for a free society, and she believes that Fox News is no longer a place for her until they stop trying to silence Carlson. She feels for her friends working at the network, where they are seeing a censored version of the news.
For all the friends who have been asking “why don’t we see you on Fox anymore?” — This is why. I am passionately committed to free speech and a free flow of information necessary for a free society. Until Fox stops trying to silence Tucker, it’s not a place for me. And I feel for…
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) June 12, 2023
For all the members of Congress, culture warriors, “influencers,”@GOP officials — do you really want to air your views on a network that spits on its viewers, leaks oppo on its own talent, and even threatens former talent for speaking, for free, on @Twitter?! You have free will!
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) June 12, 2023
Dhillon reminded other Republicans of the downside to leaving themselves beholden to a news outlet that appears to be focused on squelching speech. She asked members of Congress, culture warriors, influencers, and GOP officials if they really want to air their views on a network that spits on its viewers, leaks opposition research on its own talent, and even threatens former talent for speaking freely on Twitter. Fox News’ actions contradict the ideals of free speech and show that major news outlets do not share that passion.
It is important to keep in mind the ongoing dispute between Fox News and Tucker Carlson when making viewing and commenting choices. Carlson will not be silenced by the far left or by Fox News, and Dhillon stands by him. Fox News’ recent actions make it a No-Go Zone for Dhillon, and she invites other Republicans to join her in standing up for free speech and a free flow of information.
