Tucker Carlson Announces Nationwide Live Tour With Diverse Guest Lineup
Tucker Carlson, the controversial conservative commentator and former Fox News host, is taking his political commentary to the next level with a new live tour.
Set to ignite the discussion across the United States, "Tucker Carlson Live" will kick off in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 4, 2024. Western Journal reports that this tour is pivotal to the intense lead-up to the U.S. presidential election.
Traveling across various U.S. states, Carlson aims to engage audiences in real-time discussions on major political issues with a roster of noteworthy guests.
After being unexpectedly released from Fox News in April 2023, Carlson transitioned to the social media platform X, where he quickly amassed nearly 13 million followers.
His subsequent posts and videos have continually drawn millions of viewers, testifying to his undiminished influence in conservative circles.
Wide Range of Guests Announced
The announced guest list for the tour reads like a who’s who of prominent and sometimes polarizing conservative figures.
Audiences can expect to see appearances by Russell Brand, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard, Glenn Beck, Dan Bongino, Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones, Kid Rock, Charlie Kirk, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Roseanne Barr, and Donald Trump Jr.
Notably, several of these guests, including Beck, Bongino, and Kelly, share Carlson's background as a former Fox News personality.
Carlson's approach to addressing hot-button issues continues to stir debate and discussion. His last intended Fox News broadcast was to involve a discussion with former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund about the January 6, 2021, Capitol event—a broadcast that never aired on Fox but later took place on Carlson's online show.
In that online discussion, Sund expressed his concerns about the inadequate security response on January 6, levying some responsibility on then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the absence of the National Guard. “It doesn’t seem like people want to get to the bottom of it,” said Sund during the program.
Controversial Perspectives on National Events
Carlson has voiced his views on the January 6 incident, challenging mainstream narratives:
Jan. 6 was a violent insurrection they tell us — and on the basis of that claim, they’ve turned the war on terror against America’s own citizens. We believe that is a false characterization, as we’ve said many times. Jan. 6 was not an insurrection, which is why no one has been charged for that crime.
He asserts that no evidence supports the insurrection claim, citing the lack of firearms and concrete plans to overthrow the government discovered during investigations.
Furthermore, Carlson has highlighted the shooting of Ashli Babbit, an unarmed protester, by Capitol police officer Michael Byrd. He criticizes the bipartisan praise Byrd received, suggesting a misrepresentation of the day's events by political leaders.
Carlson's new venture provides him a stage to expand on these themes and engage directly with an audience, all while traversing the country. “We’re going to be live onstage responding to everything happening in real-time. It’s going to be fun as hell and interesting,” Carlson remarked about the tour.
A National Tour During a Political High Season
With stops slated in Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah, "Tucker Carlson Live" is poised to capture the American public's attention in a politically charged season.
“The one thing we know for certain is the United States is going to be one intense place this fall moving into this presidential election,” Carlson stated, emphasizing the critical timing of his tour.
The combination of Carlson’s contentious standing and high-profile guests guarantees that this tour will attract supporters and provoke discussion and debate across the political spectrum.
In conclusion, "Tucker Carlson Live" represents a significant move by the former television host to maintain and possibly expand his influence in the public discourse. As the country gears up for another election, Carlson and his guests are set to contribute prominently to the national conversation, ensuring that this tour will be one to watch.