Dive into the buzzworthy world of media as Tucker Carlson gears up for an exclusive interview with Putin in Moscow. Uncover the controversies, risks, and global implications in this must-read revelation.
Former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, has made waves by announcing an upcoming interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In a video shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter), Carlson stated that he believes “Americans have a right to know all they can about a war they are implicated in.”
This interview holds significance as it would be Putin’s first one-on-one with a Western journalist since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While the Kremlin has not officially commented, Russian reports suggest that the interview has already taken place and will be released “soon.”
Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, expressed reservations about the safety of such an interview, suggesting that the only secure interaction with Putin in this situation would be an interrogation in The Hague. This comment alluded to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant accusing Putin of war crimes and the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia.
Tucker Carlson, who financed the trip himself, criticized mainstream media for not adequately covering the conflict that he believes is “reshaping the world.” He blamed the media for the lack of interviews with Putin, contrasting it with frequent interviews with Ukraine’s President Zelensky, whom Carlson has previously referred to as a “dictator.” The host argued that these interviews with Zelensky were “fawning pep sessions,” accusing them of being more aligned with government propaganda than journalism.
The coverage of Carlson’s visit to Moscow has been extensive in Russian state media, highlighting every move he makes. Carlson acknowledged the risks involved in conducting such an interview, emphasizing that careful consideration had been given over many months. He pointed out that he wanted to ensure that most Americans, whom he claimed are not well-informed about the conflict, gain a deeper understanding.
Journalists faced criticism during this discourse, with some highlighting the challenges they encounter reporting on the Russian side. A few American journalists are currently in jail for their reporting, emphasizing the difficulties they face compared to Carlson’s situation, who was described as “shooting from the $1,000 Ritz suite in Moscow” by Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats.
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Despite Carlson’s departure from Fox News, where he wielded considerable influence over conservative discourse, his influence continues as he launches a show on the platform X.
The interview’s specific timing remains uncertain, but Tucker Carlson has declared his intention to upload it live and unedited on his X account, owned by Elon Musk, who has pledged not to suppress or block the interview. This development adds a layer of intrigue to Carlson’s evolving role in media and his relationship with powerful figures.