Tucker Carlson

Journalist, co-founded The Daily Caller

Tucker Carlson - Journalist, co-founded The Daily Caller
Born

May 16th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributed to journalism as a co-founder of The Daily Caller in 2010. Served as a prominent television host on Fox News, featuring a nightly political commentary program. Worked for various media outlets including CNN and PBS during a career spanning several decades. Influenced political discourse through commentary and opinion pieces, fostering discussions on contemporary issues.

Co-founded The Daily Caller

Hosted 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Fox News

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