Conservative journalist Tucker Carlson was seen at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and confirmed that he will interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Carlson, a vocal critic of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict, has expressed concerns about the lack of a clear strategy and the loss of life in the war.
He has also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for increasing authoritarianism in the country.
Tucker Carlson:
Why am I interviewing President Putin? Because I’m in journalism. It’s my job, to inform people. pic.twitter.com/ToMOsM2UtJ
— Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis) February 6, 2024
The European Union is considering imposing a travel ban against Tucker Carlson for interviewing Putin.
EU lawmakers are upset that a journalist flew to Russia to do journalism.
They now want to slap Tucker with sanctions for “assisting” Putin. pic.twitter.com/MTHpHhzYF7
— AnalyzingAmerica (@AnalyzAmerica) February 7, 2024
“There has been a very aggressive attempt, over a number of decades on the part of the people who run the United States, to control what’s available on our news stations and in our newspapers — to control the news media. And they have,” Carlson said.
Carlson previously mentioned that the U.S. government prevented him from interviewing Putin, highlighting concerns about media control in the U.S.
“I tried to interview Vladimir Putin, and the US government stopped me,” he said.
The American journalist Tucker Carlson arrived in Russia.
He arrived in the Russian capital from Istanbul three days ago.
Today the journalist was spotted at the ballet "Spartacus" at the Bolshoi Theater. pic.twitter.com/PfrpxA7qT5
— Trollstoy (@Trollstoy88) February 3, 2024
“So, think about that for a minute. By the way, nobody defended me. I don’t think there was anybody in the news media who said, ‘Wait a second. I may not like this guy, but he has a right to interview anyone he wants, and we have a right to hear what Putin says,’” he said.
“You’re not allowed to hear Putin’s voice. Because why? There was no vote on it. No one asked me. I’m 54 years old. I’ve paid my taxes and followed the law.”
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