In a fiery exchange that played out on X, Tucker Carlson called out the New York Times and Media Matters, accusing them of a coordinated effort to silence conservative voices, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Carlson’s posts revealed text messages from Times reporter Nico Grant, who sought comment from Carlson on an upcoming story related to YouTube’s alleged demonetization of election-related videos.

The story, according to Grant, would draw on data from Media Matters, a well-known Soros-funded left-wing organization notorious for targeting conservative voices, supposedly “identifying” 286 videos accused of sharing “misinformation” on the 2024 election.

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Grant directly pointed to Carlson’s own videos, claiming they shared so-called “misinformation,” particularly regarding his comments on the legitimacy of recent elections.

Taking the bait, Grant asked Carlson if YouTube was paying him and whether he had faced any action for allegedly sharing “fake news.” Carlson’s response was swift and unapologetic, reflecting a clear disdain for what he perceived as a collusive effort by the mainstream media and liberal advocacy groups to censor conservative figures.

“So is the New York Times working with a left-wing hate group to silence critics of the Democratic Party?” Carlson fired back, cutting to the heart of the issue.

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— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) October 29, 2024

“Ask yourself why you’re participating in it. This is why you got into journalism? It’s shameful.”

The New York Times is a threat to our democracy https://t.co/o34coYmxS3

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2024

REMINDER: The @TheBabylonBee is a satire outfit whose tagline is 'The definite source of fake news'.

Seems pertinent.#MediaMatters is a garbage organization that represents an actual threat to the country. https://t.co/Ir0bk1FVSW

— AwakenedOutlaw⚒️ (@AwakenedOutlaw) October 29, 2024

Carlson’s words were unmistakable in their critique of Grant’s journalistic ethics, challenging him on whether this type of agenda-driven “journalism” was the reason he entered the field.

Unmoved, Grant thanked Carlson for his reply and once again invited him to address his questions. Carlson’s response was nothing short of blistering.

“Would I like to participate in your attempt to censor me? No thanks,” he wrote, adding pointedly, “But I do hope you will quote what I wrote above and also note that I told you to f**k off, which I am now doing. Thanks.”

Grant’s response? Silence, followed by his locking down his social media account, presumably to shield himself from the inevitable wave of criticism from Carlson’s supporters.

Hey, just a head's up.

Nico Grant of the New York Times, @nicoagrant is a really big pile of horse crap. His posts are now protected.

He's working to do hit pieces on Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson and very likely others.

Hey @nytimes, don't play stupid games. It's time you fire…

— The Nerd (@maietta) October 29, 2024

This incident echoes a growing trend among conservatives, inspired by figures like Carlson and former President Trump, who refuse to cater to the mainstream media’s narratives. Carlson’s words serve as a battle cry, calling on conservatives to resist and reject biased media narratives without apology.

With a conservative grassroots movement more empowered than ever, the media’s influence over public discourse may be waning.

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