Tucker Carlson Biography and Wiki
Tucker Carlson is a well-known American conservative political activist and commentator. He’s currently hosting “Tucker” on X and “The Tucker Carlson Show,” a gig he started in 2023. Before that, he was the face of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox News from 2016 until his contract wrapped up in 2023. A staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Carlson has made a name for himself as a key advocate of Trumpism and a prominent figure in right-wing media.
Carlson kicked off his media journey back in the 1990s, writing for publications like The Weekly Standard and others. He spent time as a commentator on CNN from 2000 to 2005 and co-hosted the show “Crossfire” during that same period. After that, he hosted “Tucker” on MSNBC from 2005 to 2008. In 2009, he made his way to Fox News as a political analyst, popping up on various shows before launching his own.
In 2010, he co-founded The Daily Caller, a conservative news and opinion site, where he served as the first editor-in-chief until he sold his share and left in 2020. He was also mentioned in the 2021 defamation lawsuit involving Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News for allegedly spreading false claims about the company’s voting machines.
After “Tucker Carlson Tonight” was canceled in April 2023, Carlson rolled out “The Tucker Carlson Show” as his new platform.
Tucker Carlson Age
Carlson was born on May 16, 1969, in San Francisco, California, United States. Now, she is 56 years old as of 2026.
Tucker Education
Carlson graduated with a B.A. in history from Trinity College.
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Tucker Carlson Height
Carlson stands at a height of 6 feet and 1 inch ( 1.85m).
Tucker Family
Carlson is the son of Lisa McNear and Richard Warner Carlson, a former L.A. news anchor and U.S. ambassador to Seychelles. He is the eldest son in his family. His real mother left when Tucker is 6 years old.
Tucker Carlson Wife
Tucker Carlson is married to Susan Thomson Carlson. The couple met at St. George’s School, where Susan was the daughter of the school’s headmaster and priest. They wed on August 10, 1991, in the school chapel and have four children together. Their son, Buckley Carlson, serves as Deputy Press Secretary to Vice President JD Vance.
Children
Carlson and Susan Thomson Carlson are proud parents of four kids: Lillie, Hopie, Buckley, and Dorothy Carlson
Tucker Fox News | Fired
Tucker Carlson made his debut at Fox News in May 2009, stepping in as a contributor. He quickly became a familiar face, often popping up as a panelist on the late-night satire show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld. He also took part in the All-Star Panel segment of Special Report with Bret Baier, filled in as a substitute host on Hannity, and even produced and hosted a special called Fighting for Our Children’s Minds in September 2010.
Fast forward to April 2013, and Carlson took over from Dave Briggs as co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, teaming up with Alisyn Camerota and Clayton Morris for the Saturday and Sunday morning shows.
Then, on the morning of April 24, 2023, Fox News made the surprising move to let Carlson go, along with the executive producer of his evening show. Reports suggest he had no prior warning, especially since his last sign-off on April 21 hinted he would be back on Monday. As of October 2023, a mix of guest hosts has been filling his old time slot. Carlson addressed his departure on April 26 with a video that quickly went viral, racking up millions of views. Interestingly, Fox News hasn’t publicly explained why he was let go.
Tucker Carlson Twitter / X
On May 9, 2023, Carlson took to his Twitter feed to announce that he would be bringing his show back to the platform. Before this announcement, his lawyers had sent a letter to Fox executives, accusing Rupert Murdoch and other top brass of “intentionally” breaking promises to him. They argued that this breach of contract should free him from his non-compete agreement. Following the premiere of his first episode, Fox News reportedly issued a cease-and-desist notice.
The debut episode of Tucker on Twitter, which dropped on June 6, 2023, lasted just over 10 minutes. In this episode, Carlson made a series of controversial statements, claiming that the U.S. had retrieved an alien starship and its pilot; he described Volodymyr Zelensky as “sweaty and rat-like” while alleging he was targeting Christians; he asserted that Ukrainian forces were responsible for the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam; suggested that the Black Lives Matter protests were orchestrated by an unidentified group; and claimed that the truth about the September 11 attacks is still under wraps.
In June 2023, Carlson was reportedly looking for funding to kickstart a new media venture with Neil Patel. On August 23, 2023, he hosted former President Donald Trump on his revamped platform, Tucker on X, timing it to coincide with the first Republican debate of 2024. Then, on September 6, 2023, he interviewed Larry Sinclair, a controversial figure with a criminal past, who alleged he had a sexual encounter with Barack Obama 24 years prior. This interview sparked a wave of criticism, even from Elon Musk, the owner of X.
By October 2023, the venture capital firm 1789 Capital decided to invest in Carlson’s new media company. Founder Omeed Malik referred to this investment as “one of [the] first” made by the firm. Fast forward to December 2023, Carlson launched the Tucker Carlson Network, which features both ad-supported and subscription-based content. Although it was initially meant for X, technical issues from Musk’s company delayed its launch. Justin Wells, who was Carlson’s executive producer at Fox, is now in charge of programming for
Tucker Carlson Net Worth
Tucker is now working as a host of FOX News Channel has an estimated net worth of $30 million.