Tucker Carlson is facing increased criticism for an on-screen graphic that echoes a key white supremacist talking point. With an image on the screen of Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Tammy Duckworth― both women of color born overseas ― Carlson’s text warned that “we have to fight to preserve our nation & heritage.” Critics said the phrase looked like an homage to the infamous “14 words,” or the white supremacist slogan “we must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.”
Tucker’s racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric has caused major sponsors such as Disney, T-Mobile, Papa John’s and others to pull their spots from the show due to public outrage. An advertising data firm estimates that a whopping 37.8% of the advertising revenue for Tucker's show now comes from the company MyPillow, which is owned by right-wing stalwart Mike Lindell.
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