Recently, Tucker Carlson received major news regarding his new media venture following his departure from Fox News. The former cable television host landed a significant ad deal worth over seven figures as demand for the conservative personality booms.
According to a report from Axios, Carlson struck an advertising deal with PublicSq, an online marketplace for companies that embrace conservative values, for over $1 million. “Omeed Malik, the chief executive and chairman of the board of the blank check company looking to take PublicSq public this month, is also planning to invest in Carlson’s company, sources told Axios,” the report reads.
Reportedly, Malik and his private investment firm, 1789 Capital, seek to invest “seven or eight figures” into Tucker Carlson’s media project. 1789 Capital focuses on providing financial support for companies that reject woke ideologies, such as Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), and instead embrace conservative interests.
According to the investment firm’s website:
“1789 Capital will invest in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth or what we have defined as “EIG” to take advantage of an era-defining investment opportunity by providing venture and growth capital to companies building the next era of American prosperity with a focus on the following three areas: (i) the Replication/Parallel Economy; (ii) Deglobalization and (iii) Anti-ESG (i.e. sectors that have been negatively impacted by such principles).”
The American Tribune reported earlier this summer that Tucker is allegedly raising funds to create his own media company. Carlson is reportedly collaborating with former White House adviser Neil Patel, where the two are attempting to raise hundreds of millions in capital to fund the venture. Patel and Carlson were roommates in college and partnered to create the new site, Daily Caller, in 2010.
Tucker Carlson recently broke his silence regarding his sudden, controversial departure from Fox News in April. Carlson maintained a positive outlook following the event, claiming he was not upset with his former employer and harbored no negative feelings over the event. Tucker also explained that a certain degree of volatility must be expected in a profession like his.
“The media and you know, you say what you think there’s an expectation that you could get fired. So, I’ve always had that. And I’ve always tried to take the long view not just on media but on life on graves, go and visit it. In the end. I always think that,” Tucker said.
“And I wasn’t mad. It’s not my company. And when you work for someone else that person reserves the right and in fact, has inherently the right to decide whether you work there or not. And I don’t know why I was fired. I really don’t. I’m not angry about it. You can believe me or not, but I think you can feel that I’m not,” Carlson continued.
It is safe to say that Tucker leaving Fox News hasn’t hindered his popularity and influence. Tucker’s exclusive show on X (formerly known as Twitter) has been met with significant demand, creating suggestions from some that he may even be more powerful on his own.
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