Staff Reports
After launching his own Twitter program, popular Fox News host Tucker Carlson has been accused of breaching his contract with the network. Tuesday's social media posting of a brief monologue by Tucker Carlson received tens of millions of views within hours, which Fox News views as competition. Fox News may pursue legal action to recover some of the money owed to Tucker Carlson over the next two years of his contract, as a result of the allegation of contract violation. On the other hand, Carlson's attorneys argue that any legal action against him would violate his First Amendment rights to freedom of expression.
Fox News Accuses Tucker Carlson of Breach of Contract After He Launches Twitter Show https://t.co/rUzP4c2u0I
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Fox News may have legal arguments on its side, but it risks alienating an already diminishing audience further. Carlson was the most important viewer attraction for the network, and now that he's gone, things are already in the red. Continuing to attack him publicly for expressing his opinions could appear trivial to viewers and drive more people away from the network.
Fox News must determine the direction they wish to follow. By engaging in legal disputes and providing inconsistent coverage, they will not regain viewers. If they want to be like CNN, they can try it out and see how it goes, or they will need visionary leadership and coherence. Currently, the network is floundering, which can only be detrimental in the long term.
