The recent decision made by Fox News to end their relationship with prime-time host Tucker Carlson is starting to look like a mistake. There is no official statement regarding the cause of their breakup, but it is becoming abundantly clear why Carlson was such a popular draw for Fox and why he is sure to succeed in his new media endeavors.

According to a new survey by Gallup and Knight Foundation, Carlson is America's most preferred news source and analyst which is a remarkable feat, given that he beat network anchors, even Presidents, and late-night hosts. When asked who the public relied on most for news and analysis, whether it's a "person" or a "source," Carlson was at the top of Gallup's list of 20 influencers.

Rachel Maddow of MSNBC followed closely behind him; however, nobody else came as close as these two popular figures, including President Biden or ex-President Trump. The survey was conducted on 2,800 individuals, and Carlson received 113 mentions while Maddow received 107. Network anchors were ranked lower: Lester Holt of NBC had 55 mentions, ABC's David Muir had 44 mentions, and Norah O'Donnell, CBS's anchor, didn't even make the top 20 list.