Media Matters has started releasing hacked versions of Tucker Carlson’s Fox News behind-the-scenes tapes. The films show the well-known host in more natural settings, yet they have done little to improve Media Matters’ image.
Recent examples include a video of Carlson stating, “I’m joking, but if this is taken off the bird…,” in response to a joke about how “yummy” a lady looked. Media Matters for America, you can go f**k yourself. What I want to get off my chest first this evening is that.
A former Carlson producer filed a discrimination complaint claiming she was subjected to a hostile work environment because of her gender, which Gertz subsequently stated may have been a contributing factor in Carlson’s forced departure.
On Twitter, many mocked Gertz for believing that Media Matters possessed an offensive video of Carlson.