In less than three minutes, Tucker Carlson suggested immigrants make the United States “dirtier,” contradicted himself on their values and gushed over Mexicans frustrated with Central American caravans. The opening tear cost his Fox News show an advertiser, at least for now. Few advocates, if any, argue the economic merit of immigration, Carlson said in his opening monologue Thursday evening. The issue — another Fox News host who lost advertiser support over controversial comments — drew a sharp rebuke from the network. She later apologized, but Fox News co-president Jack Abernethy decried the move as “agenda-driven intimidation efforts” and censorship.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2018 17:17 UTC