In a brazen stance against FOX News, Tucker Carlson has decided to sidestep the network's cease-and-desist orders and forge ahead with his social media broadcasts. Yet, this bold move has prompted significant financial strain, according to insiders at The National ENQUIRER.

As Carlson's Twitter videos amass a staggering 90 million viewers and ratings for his former television spot drop by half, FOX executives privately pledge to retaliate with a potentially devastating financial blow.

"The network's top brass have made it their mission to rein in Tucker," disclosed an insider. "They're determined to show him his place."

After a massive $787.5 million defamation settlement paid by FOX to Dominion Voting Systems over allegations of election rigging misinformation, Carlson found himself out of a job. While FOX remains obligated to pay his yearly salary of $15 million through 2024, a no-compete clause was attached to his termination.

Unfazed, the 54-year-old former host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" launched his own show via Twitter on May 9 and has since been broadcasting from home. According to FOX, these broadcasts infringe upon the terms of his contract, prompting a cease-and-desist notice from network lawyers. "Tucker is adamant about his responsibility to his viewers and continues to broadcast," shared the insider. "His legal team has convinced him that he has a strong case."

However, his defiance comes with a steep cost. Carlson's legal expenses are rapidly accumulating, with estimates suggesting a potential total of $100 million. The source questioned Carlson's financial capability to withstand an extended legal battle against FOX's robust legal team, concluding emphatically, "No, he doesn't!"

National Enquirer reported on the insider's comments.