I think we’re using “fringe” in a different way. By fringe I refer to the nature of the political views, not the popularity. Tucker is fringe because he’s anti-establishment, far-right populist. This is a fringe worldview, even if it’s popular among people on the right.

To say that Tucker isn’t fringe/far-right is the same as saying biden is far-left or a communist. It’s just not the case. Jimmy Dore is also fringe, yet is also fairly popular among the left. Communism and Socialism are fringe worldviews, yet are growing in popularity, especially online.

Tucker is very popular, but he’s also fringe. Fringe beliefs are popular.