An overview of the childhood and early education of Tucker Carlson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator known for hosting Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News (2016-2023). Following his departure from Fox News, he started shows on X and his own platform. He is a prominent figure in right-wing media, often associated with Trumpism and known for expressing views related to white grievance politics. He is also described as a conspiracy theorist.
1941: Dick Carlson Born
In 1941, Dick Carlson, Tucker Carlson's father, was born.
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1945: Birth of Lisa McNear (Lombardi)
In 1945, Lisa McNear (née Lombardi), Tucker Carlson's mother, was born.
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1955: Swanson Brand Sold
In 1955, the Swansons sold their brand to the Campbell Soup Company before Tucker Carlson's father married Patricia Swanson.
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May 16, 1969: Tucker Carlson Born
On May 16, 1969, Tucker Carlson was born in San Francisco, California, at the Children's Hospital.
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May 16, 1969: Tucker Carlson Born
On May 16, 1969, Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson was born in San Francisco, California. He is an American conservative political commentator.
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1976: Parents' Divorce
In 1976, Tucker Carlson's parents divorced after a nine-year marriage. His father was granted custody, and his mother moved to France.
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1979: Father's Marriage to Patricia Swanson
In 1979, Tucker Carlson's father married Patricia Caroline Swanson, an heiress to Swanson Enterprises, who then legally adopted Tucker and his brother.
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1984: Father's Mayoral Challenge
In 1984, Tucker Carlson's father unsuccessfully challenged the incumbent Republican Party mayor Roger Hedgecock in the San Diego mayoral race.
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August 10, 1991: Carlson married Susan Thomson Andrews
On August 10, 1991, Tucker Carlson married Susan Thomson Andrews in the chapel of St. George's School, where they had met. Susan was the daughter of the school's headmaster and priest. They later had four children together.
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1991: Graduates from Trinity College
In 1991, Tucker Carlson graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, with a B.A. in history.
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2000: Bush presidential campaign
In 2000, the piece Carlson wrote led to bad publicity for Bush's 2000 presidential campaign.
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2002: Carlson quit drinking alcohol
In 2002, Tucker Carlson made the decision to quit drinking alcohol. This marked a change in his lifestyle.
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2004: Britney Spears in Fahrenheit 9/11
In 2004, Britney Spears won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her appearance in the film Fahrenheit 9/11, which featured her 2003 interview with Tucker Carlson.
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2006: Stops Wearing Bow Ties
In 2006, Tucker Carlson stopped wearing bow ties on air, a habit he had maintained since boarding school.
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2007: Ezra Klein Launched JournoList
In 2007, Ezra Klein launched JournoList, an invitation-only liberal forum.
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2007: Obama Video Recorded
In 2007, a video recording of then-Senator Barack Obama criticizing the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and complimenting Reverend Jeremiah Wright was recorded.
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2008: Wright's Sermons Controversy
In 2008, Reverend Jeremiah Wright's sermons were a controversy in Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
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May 25, 2010: Denied Access to JournoList
On May 25, 2010, Tucker Carlson was denied access to JournoList, an invitation-only liberal forum.
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2011: Protestors gathered outside Carlson's house
In 2011, a group of protestors gathered outside Tucker Carlson's house in Kent, Washington, D.C., to protest Carlson.
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2013: Carlson expressed discontent with the Episcopal Church
In 2013, Tucker Carlson publicly stated that he "despise[d] the Episcopal Church in a lot of ways," citing the church's support for same-sex marriage and abortion rights. Despite his opposition, he mentioned continuing to attend services due to his appreciation for the liturgy and the people.
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2017: Carlson sold his home and purchased another nearby
In 2017, Tucker Carlson sold his home in Kent, Washington, D.C., and purchased another nearby.
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2018: Protestors gathered in front of Carlson's home
In late 2018, protestors gathered in front of Tucker Carlson's home.
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2019: Influenced Trump's Decisions
In 2019, Tucker Carlson influenced some of Donald Trump's decisions as president, including the cancellation of a military strike against Iran and the dismissal of John Bolton as National Security Advisor.
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2020: Influenced Trump's Decisions
In 2020, Tucker Carlson influenced some of Donald Trump's decisions as president, including the commutation of Roger Stone's prison sentence.
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2020: Carlson sold his home in Kent and bought a house in Florida
In 2020, Tucker Carlson sold his home in Kent, Washington, D.C., and bought a house on Gasparilla Island, on Florida's Gulf Coast.
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June 21, 2021: Reported as Media Source
On June 21, 2021, a New York Times report indicated that Tucker Carlson was a media source for journalists and authors who wrote critically of Donald Trump.
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February 2022: Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine occurred, preceding Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin in February 2024.
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September 2022: Carlson spoke at Sonny Barger's funeral
In September 2022, Tucker Carlson spoke at the funeral of Hells Angels president Sonny Barger. He expressed his admiration for Barger and quoted him, emphasizing the importance of loyalty, freedom, and honor.
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2022: Carlson bought a second home in Florida
In the summer of 2022, Tucker Carlson bought a second home next door to his house on Gasparilla Island, on Florida's Gulf Coast.
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2023: Carlson criticizes Episcopalianism
In 2023, Tucker Carlson harshly criticized Episcopalianism again, calling it "the shallowest faith tradition that’s ever been invented" and arguing that "It’s not even a Christian religion at this point".
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2024: Carlson claims he was attacked by a demon
In 2024, Tucker Carlson shared that he believes that he was mauled by a demon while he was in bed and that the attack left him bleeding.
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