"Controversy Surrounds Gov. Abbott's Pardon Promise in Daniel Perry Case"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for a pardon for Daniel Perry, a man convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, after Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized Abbott for not addressing the case on his show. This is not the first time Carlson has influenced GOP politics in Texas, as he has previously pressured Abbott on issues such as border security and aid to Ukraine. Carlson's show has a large viewership and his political pressure appears to have an impact on Republican politicians.