The Arrogance/Insubordination Theory

Some believe common threads are woven through most of the known theories, creating a pattern of arrogance and insubordination.

During his segment on Fox News’ Sky News Australia on April 25, host Andrew Bolt said, “Tucker was actually sacked … by Lachlan Murdoch, the day-to-day boss of News Corp. And the scoop is that he was sacked essentially for thinking that he was bigger than Fox News.”

The WSJ suggested that Carlson’s “famously combative stance toward members of Fox News management and other colleagues caught up with him,” and that his private messages showing “disregard for management and colleagues were a major factor” in the decision to let him go. His anger at Fox for failing to publicly defend him also sparked friction, the paper reported.

An April 28 Rasmussen survey showed 59 percent of likely voters have a favorable impression of Carlson, compared to the 52 percent who feel the same about Fox. Moreover, 32 percent believe Carlson’s removal will make Fox worse. Only 19 percent think his absence will make Fox better.

On the evening of April 26, Carlson posted a two-minute video on Twitter. He didn’t mention Fox News. But he did criticize “American media” and “both political parties” for their silence on the “undeniably big topics” that will “define our future.”

“Where can you still find Americans saying true things?” Carlson asked rhetorically. “There aren’t many places left, but there are some, and that’s enough. As long as you can hear the words, there is hope,” he said. “See you soon.”

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