Tucker Carlson (center) may become the first Western journalist to interview a Russian president since the war in Ukraine. Photo: Twitter
Tucker Carlson, one of America's most influential presenters, was compared to Jane Fonda after photographs emerged of him in Russia.
Russian media published a photograph allegedly showing Carlson attending a performance of Spartak at Moscow's Bolshoi Theater. Theater, which sparked rumors of an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Carlson expressed sympathy for Russia and Putin.
Commenting on the unverified photographs, Bill Kristol, former chief of staff to the US vice president during the Reagan administration, said: “I didn’t like that Jane Fonda went to Hanoi in 1972, and I don't like Tucker Carlson.» is going to Moscow in 2024.”
Fonda was nicknamed Hanoi Jane and accused of showing sympathy for an enemy of the United States when the American actress was filmed posing on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun as American troops fought Communist forces. in the country.
Mr. Kristol proposed temporarily banning Mr. Carlson from re-entering the United States.
He said: “Perhaps we should completely and completely ban Tucker Carlson from returning to the United States.” States, until representatives of our country can find out what is happening.”
The image of Mr. Carlson next to another of him, allegedly at Istanbul airport during a layover, has reignited speculation that the political commentator and former Fox News host could become the first Western journalist to interview a Russian president since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The visit follows rumors that Mr Carlson (left) has ties to Russian state television. Photo: Twitter
The potential visit also follows rumors of Carlson collaborating with Russian state television to create a new show. Mr Carlson is one of the most prominent figures in American media, particularly on the right, and has been close to Donald Trump.
He is known to sympathize with Putin and any connection to Russia would likely worry Democrats . while Joe Biden insists on sending more money and weapons to Ukraine.
«Tucker Carlson Tonight» was the most-watched cable news show in America before it was dropped due to a libel lawsuit in April 2023.
The host has since moved his show to Twitter, where He gives interviews to figures such as Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, and controversial online influencer Andrew Tate, which have received millions of views.
Rumors of cooperation with Russia first spread over the summer, when state television aired an ad in which Mr. Carlson repeatedly said “Russia” and promised: “Famous American host takes things to the next level. Here.”
Mr. Carlson is popular among Russian state media. Vladimir Solovyov, the Rossiya 1 channel host, called on him to “come to us” after his departure from Fox News.
Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in September that he believed “the time will come.” » for an interview with Western media of the Russian president, adding that «whether Carlson will be among those who will be considered for an interview, well, let's wait and see.»
» Amazingly stupid or deliberately evil «
Bill Browder, a British financier and outspoken critic of Putin, said: “As Russia wages a genocidal war to destroy Ukrainians, Putin Wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, Tucker Carlson, an American citizen and powerful man, is in Moscow?!? He is either extremely stupid or deliberately evil. There is no other justification.»
Some Republicans responded by supporting Mr. Carlson's visit to Moscow.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia, wrote on social media that “Democrats and their media propagandists are shaking.” in hopes that Tucker Carlson will interview Putin.»
In January, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former US President Donald Trump, said that Carlson was a «contender» to be his running mate. his father in the presidential election. 2024 US Presidential Election
“I mean, they're very friendly, I think they agree on almost all of these things. They, of course, agree to stop endless wars. And so I would really like for this to happen. This will certainly be a contender,” Trump Jr. told Newsmax.
Mr. Carlson was photographed at the Bolshoi Theater after a three-day stay in Moscow, according to the Russian Telegram channel Mash.
He was previously photographed during a stopover at Istanbul airport on his way to the Russian capital.
The Telegraph has contacted Tucker Carlson for comment.
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