We know, or think we know, a bit more about Fox News axing Tucker Carlson. A Mediaite article adds a couple of additional pieces to the puzzle.
It reports Carlson will be paid for the balance of his contract, which should net him perhaps $20 million more. It also adds that the decision to let him go was made in a discussion between Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott which occurred on Friday night. Whether that conversation was before or after his Friday show taped is unclear.
This story is developing. Carlson has yet to be heard from and the Fox hierarchy has shared almost nothing beyond their terse announcement.
For a warm-hearted appreciation of Carlson and his impact, see John Hinderaker's reflections for Power Line.
N. B., Any similarity between the title of this update and those of the Bourne films is entirely intentional.
