Tucker Carlson Reveals Jake Tapper’s Surprising Hooters Past — Megyn Kelly Bursts Into Laughter

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News (1 / 1) 11.05.2026 18:57 / Torben

Tucker Carlson shocked viewers and provoked laughter from Megyn Kelly when he raised a surprising detail about Jake Tapper’s early career during a tense May 11, 2026 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. Read on to discover the full story!

On-Air Bombshell

During a discussion about President Trump, Iran and CNN’s coverage, Kelly played a clip in which Rep. Mike Lawler accused Carlson of promoting "anti-Semitic hate speech." Rather than respond only to the criticism, Carlson pivoted and said Tapper had once been a lobbyist for Hooters and even "traveled around America with the Hooters girls," a claim that left Kelly stunned and laughing on air.

Tapper’s Explanation

Tapper has previously addressed his early PR work, saying he worked for the bipartisan firm Power Tate in his mid-20s. He told listeners he handled clients including Hooters during a legal dispute over hiring practices, and said he was 24 or 25 and working at the firm to pay the rent.