Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced that he will be resuming a "new version" of his old show on Twitter. In a three-minute video posted on the social media site, Carlson stated that the show he has been doing for the last six and a half years will be coming to Twitter, along with some other things which he did not elaborate on. Carlson also called Twitter "the last big remaining platform that allows free speech." However, he did not offer any further details on his plans, and a message to his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, was not immediately returned. It is also unclear what these plans mean for Carlson's remaining contract with Fox, which typically includes a no-compete clause. A Fox spokeswoman did not immediately return a call for comment.
This announcement comes after Fox News cut ties with Carlson on April 24, without offering any explanation for the move. Since his departure, Fox's ratings in his old time slot have sharply fallen. Axios reported on Tuesday that Carlson's lawyers sent a letter to Fox accusing the network of fraud and breach of contract.
As of now, it remains to be seen what Carlson's new show on Twitter will entail and how it will be received by his audience. Carlson's decision to move to Twitter also highlights the growing influence of social media platforms in the media landscape, particularly in regards to free speech.