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Does Tucker Carlson's Family Own Swanson?
The former Fox News host said in early 2026 he was "tormented" by his previous support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
by Joey Esposito , April 1, 2021
Image courtesy of PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
Tucker Carlson has been commenting in the political sphere for three decades, working for networks including CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. He has hosted his podcast, "The Tucker Carlson Show," since he was fired from Fox News in 2023.
Carlson is known for being a conservative pundit, but in early 2026 he expressed regret on his podcast about previously supporting U.S. President Donald Trump. Carlson's opinions often sparked debate online and have led to a multitude of claims about his personal and professional life.
For instance, popular rumors included his family owned Swanson's food products and that his mother left him $1 in her will, alongside business rumors that he was launching a new media enterprise with Elon Musk or that he was offered the position of CEO at the social media platform then known as Twitter.
With Carlson's name making headlines again, Snopes collected a variety of claims about him that we've investigated in the past:
By Joey Esposito
Joey Esposito has written for a variety of entertainment publications. He's into music, video games ... and birds.
Did Trump admin label Tucker Carlson a possible terrorist threat, as posts claim?
May 20, 2026
The conservative media personality became more critical of Trump during his second presidency.
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Wil Wheaton said Tucker Carlson is 'not forgiven' after apology for backing Trump
April 23, 2026
The quote from the "Stand by Me" star circulated after the conservative commentator said he woul ...
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Did Tucker Carlson say Trump faked assassination attempt?
April 15, 2026
The conservative pundit questioned official investigations into the shooting.
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Candace Owens To Join Tucker Carlson on New Show Replacing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'?
Aug. 10, 2024
"Love them both. Can't wait to watch the show," one Facebook user said.
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Tucker Carlson Signed $400M Deal With ABC to Replace Jimmy Kimmel?
July 22, 2024
A viral post online claimed that ABC inked a deal with the former Fox News host to replace Disne ...
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No, Tucker Carlson Didn't Vow To Kill Himself If the Chiefs Won the Super Bowl
Feb. 14, 2024
The claim went viral after their victory, but it originated from an X account that publishes satire.
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Did Putin Threaten War with the US in Tucker Carlson Interview?
Feb. 9, 2024
The interview was the first time Putin spoke to a Western journalist since the invasion of Ukrai ...
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AOC Said 'You're a White Supremacist' If You Watch Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview?
Feb. 8, 2024
Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin will reportedly post Thursday evening.
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Did George Floyd Actually Die of a Drug Overdose, as Tucker Carlson Claimed?
Dec. 30, 2023
This rumor has been around ever since Floyd's autopsy was released in 2020.
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Did Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk Announce a New Media Empire Collaboration in November 2023?
Dec. 1, 2023
A November 2023 post on the SpaceX Lovers Facebook page said of the purportedly in-the-works med ...
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Tucker Carlson and Oliver Anthony File $10M Lawsuit Against Fox News?
Aug. 31, 2023
The claim spread after Anthony's song was discussed at the first 2024 Republican presidential pr ...
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Did Tucker Carlson's Mom Leave Him $1 in Her Will?
April 26, 2023
The will, which surfaced amid a three-generation inheritance dispute, did not prevent Carlson fr ...
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No, Elon Musk Did Not Offer Tucker Carlson the Job of Twitter CEO
April 26, 2023
Even if Carlson just lost a job at Fox News.
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After Tucker Carlson, Who Else Was on Fox News Chopping Block?
April 26, 2023
After Tucker Carlson’s firing, the internet speculated about the fates of other Fox News talking ...
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No, Tucker Carlson Has Not Died
April 25, 2023
The television host was recently ousted from Fox News.
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Does Tucker Carlson's Family Own Swanson?
April 1, 2021
Misleading memes glossed over an important detail in a rush to boycott a brand of TV dinners.
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