Tucker Carlson Sharply Criticized for Hosting Holocaust Revisionist

Published On Sep 6, 2024, 12:13 PM

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, faced significant backlash for a recent episode of his show 'Tucker on X' where he interviewed Holocaust revisionist Darryl Cooper. Cooper made false claims about the Holocaust, suggesting that deaths in concentration camps were due to a lack of resources rather than an intentional genocide. His comments have drawn criticism from representatives on both sides of the political spectrum, including the Biden administration and conservative lawmakers who have condemned the promotion of such views as deeply disturbing. The episode gained considerable attention with nearly 30 million views.

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The backlash against Carlson and the controversy surrounding his platforming of Holocaust denialism might lead to a decline in advertiser interest and viewership for his show. Furthermore, this incident could ignite broader societal and market conversations about media responsibility, especially concerning misinformation and hate speech. Investors should monitor media companies like Fox Corporation (FOXA) that are indirectly influenced by Carlson's actions and sentiments around freedom of speech on social media platforms.

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