During a recent episode of Tucker Carlson’s talk show, he sat down with former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo to discuss media bias, their respective firings, the J6 tapes and Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin.
CNN announced Chris Cuomo’s firing in 2021, citing an immediate termination following an investigation into his use of journalism connections to support his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, amid allegations of sexual assault by female staffers.
Following his departure from CNN, Cuomo also stepped down from his SiriusXM radio show. He currently serves as a host at NewsNation.
Tucker Carlson was forced out at Fox News in April 2023 despite hosting a top-rated program.
The discussion between Cuomo and Carlson provided viewers with a unique opportunity to peer into the thoughts of two prominent media figures, as they exchanged views on the ethical quandaries confronting journalists in modern times. Delving into subjects like journalistic integrity, media bias, and the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving news landscape.
The two spent some time discussing what it was like to be fired from their respective employers.
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Chris Cuomo asks @TuckerCarlson about his “ebullient” reaction to being fired from Fox News.
— 2024WarRoom (@2024WarRoom) March 12, 2024
Tucker: “You aren’t fully free if you work for someone else.”
“There’s all the really important things going on at all times and I want to be as honest as I can be at all times.”… pic.twitter.com/cSmEUmNzVc
They also discussed the pervasive gender debate that is currently affecting Western society.
Cuomo attempted to claim he doesn’t make a “gender distinction,” but Tucker pushed him with a series of questions that eventually led Cuomo to acknowledge the contrary.
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🇺🇸 Tucker Carlson has a discussion with Chris Cuomo about gender differences
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 12, 2024
Chris Cuomo: "I know too many women who can kick my ass."
Tucker Carlson: "There's not one woman in America who could kick your ass. It's just not true. You know it's not true."
Source: Tucker Carlson… pic.twitter.com/Z7rnKoDrQb
During the conversation, Cuomo mentioned Carlson’s frequent on-air criticisms directed towards him.
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Chris Cuomo grills Tucker Carlson on why he roasted him so often.pic.twitter.com/mG1YyCgkMz
— Resist the Mainstream (@ResisttheMS) March 12, 2024
Carlson schooled Cuomo on the circumstances surrounding Ashli Babbitt’s death on January 6, 2021.
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Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo debate Ashli Babbitt's m*rder. Tucker schools Cuomo, who is still locked in his CNN mindset.
— Eddie (@ICU1010) March 12, 2024
TC: An unarmed woman should never be shot
CC: I don't make a gender distinction
TC: Do cops get to shoot people without a warning?
CC says J6 was a riot… pic.twitter.com/4hukqCxRGi
Watch the full interview below:
Ep. 80 The Chris Cuomo Interview pic.twitter.com/bEnFxnpx9U
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 11, 2024
