Tucker has been in the headlines for his abrupt departure from Fox News. Born in San Francisco, California, on May 16, 1969, Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator and television personality. Carlson began his career in the 1990s.
Tucker has previously worked for CNN as a commentator. Carlson, originally Tucker McNear Carlson, was born to Lisa McNear, an artist, and Dick Carlson, a gonzo reporter. Carlson finished his schooling at La Jolla Country Day School. Tucker went to St. George School for further studies and met the love of his life there.
He finished his graduation in BA in History from Trinity College in 1991. Carlson’s journey in his career in media began in journalism as a fact-checker for Policy Review. In 2000 Carlson worked as a co-host on The Spin Room, a short-lived show on CNN. Carlson has also co-hosted Crossfire with Robert Novak. Tucker rose to fame after his interview with Britney Spears, where he asked her for her views on the ongoing war in Iraq.
He had been working at Fox News till 2023, when he was dismissed by the Fox owner reportedly for using vulgar language to describe a female executive. The owner felt his private message sent about colleagues and the team’s management would be embarrassing for the media house. Carlson is married to his high-school sweetheart Susan Thomas Carlson, and the couple has four children together.
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Tucker Carlson’s Net Worth
The commentator enjoys an estimated net worth of $420 Million with an annual salary of $35 M. Tucker reportedly earns $5 M monthly from his job as a commentator. Tucker will earn $25 M for his untimely departure from Fox News. Tucker is one of the richest television hosts, and he inherited $190 M and several assets from his father’s marriage to Patricia Caroline.
Tucker is a massive automobile enthusiast with a car collection including Lamborghini Aventador worth 6.25 Cr, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera worth 5 Cr, Porsche Panamera worth 2.73 Cr, BMW 7 Series worth 1.70 Cr, Audi A8 worth 1.63 Cr, Lexus LS worth 2.33 Cr, Maserati Quattroporte worth 1.71 Cr, Cadillac CT 6 worth 45 Lakhs, and Genesis G90 worth $98,700. Tucker has $72 M as cash in the bank.
Tucker earned a part of his fortune from his crypto investments worth $25M. Tucker owns art and antiques worth $38 M. Carlson is the owner of over 30 residential and commercial estates. He earns a $6M fortune from his rental properties and stocks worth $70M. Tucker’s net worth increased drastically from $195M to $370M.
Carlson is the proud owner of 6 watches. His collection includes Arnold & Son worth $70,000, Omega worth $90,000, Zenith worth $135,000, Girard Perregaux worth $160,000, Bremont worth $19,000, and Bell & Ross worth $12,000. The commentator is expected to increase his net worth to $1 Billion by the end of the decade.
Tucker Carlson’s Political Views
Carson is a conservative in the media. The Time magazine has stated Carlson may be the most powerful conservative residing in America. Carlson is a Republican and was previously signed as Democrat. Carlson came in a crossfire when he agreed with Evan Smith’s low opinions on Donald Trump in Slate with Texas Monthly.
Carlson opposes abortion, and he has often stated that abortion is the only political issue he won’t compromise on. Carlson is in support of keeping and bearing arms, and he often opposes gun control and the assault weapon ban. Tucker was criticized by the public when Carlson defended Kyle Ritterhouse, a teenager who shot three protestors, killing two of them on the spot in 2020.
Carlson didn’t support feminism and was rebuffed by the U.S. military for ridiculing maternity flight suits for U.S. women. Carlson often uses derogatory terms such as cunt and pig to describe women, and he is also homophobic.
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