Carlson is known for covering controversial topics such as the US role in the 2014 coup in Ukraine and its subsequent support for the neoNazi regime installed in Kiev. He was fired from Fox News in spring 2023 – reportedly due to political pressure – and started an independent show on X (former Twitter).
American journalist and commentator Tucker Carlson has recently made headlines with his visit to Russia, sparking widespread speculation about a potential interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Carlson was spotted at the “Spartacus” ballet at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, an event that has fueled discussions across various social media platforms about the purpose of his visit.
US journalist Tucker Carlson is in Russia for the first time and has attended the iconic “Spartacus” ballet at the Bolshoi Theater, social media reports have indicated.
According to available information, the right-wing ex-Fox News host has spent three days in Moscow. The aim of his visit remains unclear.
An independent US journalist, ex-Foxnews host Tucker Carlson arrived in Russia for the first time and has spent three days in Moscow already.
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) February 3, 2024
On the morning of February 1, according to social media, the former FoxNews anchor was spotted at Istanbul airport boarding a Turkish… pic.twitter.com/NGTZOE3X42
“Please God let this be a Putin interview,” said prominent political commentator Jackson Hinkle on social media. This theory already made Washington feel a bit uneasy and some White House-aligned pundits have called for the journalist to be banned from re-entering the US. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia slammed the Democrats for ostracizing Carlson and reminded them that freedom of speech is purportedly one of the pillars of US politics.
Democrats and their propagandists in the media are spasming at the prospect of Tucker Carlson interviewing Putin.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) February 3, 2024
They feel entitled to the position of gatekeeper and believe they are the ones who tell you what to think and believe.
They HATE when someone like Tucker goes… pic.twitter.com/yKwm4Mz1iC
Earlier, Carlson admitted that he planned to interview Vladimir Putin, but was strongly advised against this move by the US government. However, he gave no further details.
The Tucker Carlson Surveillance Saga
Carlson stated that the National Security Agency (NSA) had infiltrated his Signal account, intercepting text messages about his impending trip to see Putin.
He expressed surprise and frustration at the government’s surveillance of his personal communications, raising questions about privacy rights and government oversight. This incident has added fuel to the ongoing debate about the extent of government surveillance and its implications for individual privacy.
The Intrigue Surrounding the Alleged Putin Interview
Despite the controversy surrounding the alleged surveillance, the possibility of an interview between Carlson and Putin remains a point of significant interest. A series of articles on Fox News detail Putin’s recent activities, from financial aid discussions regarding Ukraine to the construction of a compound in Karelia. Also in focus is a recently introduced bill allowing asset confiscation for spreading false information, Putin’s candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, NATO’s military exercise amid rising tensions with Russia, and the State Department’s rejection of the notion of Russia reclaiming Alaska.
Impact on U.S. Politics
The Carlson saga has also intersected with U.S. politics, particularly with the ongoing hostilities between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Biden administration. The root of the dispute lies in a manipulated video that falsely suggests Abbott praised Putin on Fox News.
This video, shared widely on social media, has been debunked by Newsweek’s Fact Check team. The article highlights how the Texas border dispute has become a new opportunity for Russian misinformation actors to share misleading and fake footage online.
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