Last Updated on April 25, 2023
Ron DeSantis went on Hannity less than 12 hours after Fox announced that Fox News and Tucker Carlson would be parting ways. DeSantis, who spoke to Hannity from Tokyo, Japan, teased a presidential run and did not speak of Tucker’s departure. In contrast, Donald Trump spent Tuesday night defending Tucker Carlson in speeches, interviews, and Truth Social posts.
Ron DeSantis told Hannity he would announce his presidential intentions after the Florida Legislative session ends in May. Hannity then asked DeSantis if he was leading one way or another. DeSantis answered with, “Stay tuned.” As DeSantis was answering Hannity’s questions, the sun was in the Governor’s eyes, forcing him to squint, which made the interview look even more awkward.
Ron DeSantis goes on Hannity to tease a presidential run from Tokyo, Japan, the same day Tucker and Fox part ways. Paul Ryan is clearing Fox News of pro-MAGA anchors in an attempt to win Ron DeSantis the GOP Nomination. pic.twitter.com/aTwgT1B8nD
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) April 25, 2023
Governor DeSantis did not say anything supporting Tucker Carlson during his interview with Hannity.
DeSantis went on Fox News last night and refused to say anything in support of Tucker Carlson.
Pathetic.
— Alex Bruesewitz
(@alexbruesewitz) April 25, 2023
In an interview on Tuesday, Trump praised Tucker saying, “I’m shocked. I’m surprised. He’s a very good person and a very good man and very talented.”
Donald Trump says he is “shocked and surprised” that Fox News and Tucker Carlson parted ways. Trump went on to say he thinks “Tucker has been terrific.”
Trump stands with Tucker. Ron DeSantis stands with Paul Ryan. pic.twitter.com/3FM7HoxwZW
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) April 25, 2023
During a Tuesday night speech, Donald Trump strongly hinted he knew what happened between Tucker and Fox, saying, “Something very bad happened. I know what happened, and he was leading the pack in ratings. This ideology or whatever it is more important than ratings and it’s not a good thing.”
Talking about Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox, Donald Trump said: “Something very bad happened. I know what happened.”
Team Ron DeSantis is behind Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox. Paul Ryan wants to use Fox to get Ron DeSantis the GOP Nomination. pic.twitter.com/INgmAS60eX
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) April 25, 2023
In a Tuesday Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “The fact that Tucker Carlson will no longer be on FoxNews is a big blow to Cable News, and to America. Tucker was insightful, interesting, and ratings gold. He will be greatly missed!”
And
“Oh no, not Dan Bongino also? Not only Tucker, but Dan. What is going on at FoxNews?”
In April 2023, Fox News Board Member Paul Ryan spoke of Fox having “proper conservative voices despite Tucker Carlson.” Paul Ryan has repeatedly praised Ron DeSantis and threatened to skip the 2024 GOP Convention if Donald Trump is the nominee.