In a recent appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, Fox News host Sean Hannity made it clear that he no longer speaks to his former colleague, Tucker Carlson, and he “completely disagrees” with much of Carlson’s current commentary.
This public rift follows Carlson’s departure from Fox News in 2023 and has marked a further shift in the former primetime host’s public platform. After leaving the network, Carlson transitioned to alternative platforms such as X and YouTube, where he engaged in highly controversial interviews, including those with Russian President Vladimir Putin and far-right figures like Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist and Holocaust denier. These choices have fueled public criticism, as well as allegations that Carlson’s rhetoric has taken a dangerous and inflammatory turn.
The Break Between Hannity and Carlson
Hannity’s comments highlight a clear break between the two former Fox News stars. “I don’t ever talk to him, ever,” Hannity said, addressing the shift in their relationship. While he expressed well-wishes for Carlson, Hannity made it abundantly clear that he finds himself in complete opposition to Carlson’s new direction.
“I’ve read a lot of what he says,” Hannity continued, “I just completely disagree with it. And it’s not the person that I knew when he was at Fox.” These remarks underscore the growing divergence between the two, especially in light of Carlson’s increasingly controversial associations and rhetoric post-Fox.
Controversial Interviews Fuel Backlash
Carlson’s new ventures have sparked significant controversy, notably his interviews with figures like Fuentes, who has openly praised Adolf Hitler and spread Holocaust denial. Carlson also hosted Darryl Cooper, a podcaster who downplayed the Holocaust as an “unintended consequence” of poor planning. The comments made during these interviews were met with widespread condemnation from the White House and Jewish organizations, accusing Carlson of spreading Nazi propaganda.
Rhetoric Shift Since Leaving Fox News
Hannity’s comments reflect a broader concern over Carlson’s shift in tone and views. The Carlson that Hannity once worked alongside was known for his conservative views on primetime television, but the Carlson of today, engaged with far-right ideologies and controversial figures, seems unrecognizable to his former colleague.
As Hannity continues to focus on his own career at Fox, the stark contrast between his path and Carlson’s evolving public persona raises questions about the future of both media personalities. The public fallout from their professional split remains ongoing, with many questioning the trajectory of Carlson’s post-Fox platform.
As of now, it appears that Hannity has firmly distanced himself from his former friend and colleague, highlighting the increasingly fraught and divided nature of media personalities on the far-right spectrum.
