In less than three minutes, Tucker Carlson suggested immigrants make the United States "dirtier," contradicted himself on their values and gushed over Mexicans frustrated with Central American caravans. The opening tear cost his Fox News show an advertiser, at least for now.
Few advocates, if any, argue the economic merit of immigration, Carlson said in his opening monologue Thursday evening. The nation needs skilled workers, but Carlson said that is not who arrives here.
"Our leaders demand that you shut up and accept this," he said, while namechecking Reps. Navy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis.