Swan Bitcoin, a leading Bitcoin financial services company, has stepped up as the primary sponsor for Tucker Carlson’s upcoming national tour, introducing Bitcoin to the audience of the renowned journalist.
Both Swan and Carlson announced their partnership on Monday, emphasizing the significant opportunity for Bitcoin education that it brings. Swan expressed excitement about educating hundreds of thousands of people in over 15 cities across the country and reaching millions more online with their Bitcoin education offerings.
Carlson’s tour will feature live on-stage discussions with top political figures ahead of the 2024 presidential election, including former US congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who are known for their support of Bitcoin and criticism of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
With a massive following of 12.9 million on his X account, Carlson has hosted prominent Bitcoin advocates like El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and MicroStrategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor on his show. Notably, both Bukele and Saylor have a strong focus on Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies, aligning with Swan’s Bitcoin-only platform.
Swan CEO Cory Klippsten commended the Tucker Carlson Network team for their choice to partner with a Bitcoin-only company, emphasizing the importance of promoting Bitcoin in the mainstream media.
While some online critics have raised concerns about Swan’s sponsorship potentially aligning the firm with conservative politics due to Carlson’s beliefs, the intersection of Bitcoin and politics remains a contentious issue. In Congress, political divisions on crypto-focused legislation often fall along party lines, with Republicans generally supporting pro-crypto policies and Democrats opposing them.
President Joe Biden recently vetoed a bill aimed at facilitating regulated banks to offer crypto custody services, highlighting the ongoing political debate around cryptocurrencies. In contrast, former President Donald Trump has positioned himself as a supporter of cryptocurrencies, earning the moniker of the “Crypto President” and pledging to mobilize a “crypto army” to defend the industry against Democratic opposition.
As Bitcoin continues to make waves in the political landscape, Swan’s sponsorship of Tucker Carlson’s tour underscores the growing influence of Bitcoin in mainstream media and politics.