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submitted 9 months ago by breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca to c/news@lemmy.world

Far-right pundit and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson confirmed on Tuesday he was in Moscow to interview Vladimir Putin, and said he will air his conversation with Russia’s president to counter what he described as pro-Ukraine “fawning pep sessions” by western media covering the war.

Speculation had been growing for days that Carlson, who was dumped by Fox last year for “getting too big for his boots”, had traveled to the Russian capital to meet Putin, whose reasons for invading Ukraine he says have a right to be heard by the American public.

But his visit, which reportedly has included visits to the Bolshoi ballet and dining in fine restaurants, has drawn accusations he is acting as a propaganda tool for Putin, whom he has frequently defended. Russian media, meanwhile, has hailed Carlson as a celebrity “who speaks the truth”.

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[-] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 101 points 9 months ago

Foreign agent should be denied reentry

[-] ivanafterall@kbin.social 20 points 9 months ago

This would make my year and would be totally justified.

[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago

Should definitely get the full CBP spa treatment.

[-] ZeroCool@slrpnk.net 55 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Tucker Carlson confirms he is a traitor and a Russian asset.

Fixed that headline for you, Guardian.

[-] thefartographer@lemm.ee 21 points 9 months ago

Tucker Carlson visits his sugar daddy

[-] skozzii@lemmy.ca 45 points 9 months ago

He really isn't helping the accusations he is a Russian asset by doing exactly what the Kremlin wants him to do or say all of the time.

[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 43 points 9 months ago

Man, Jon Stewart insulted his bowtie and drove that poor boy insane

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 21 points 9 months ago

The true tragedy of Jon Stewart ending his CNN career is that his Fox career was far more successful and his getting fired from it hasn't really seemed to be as big a problem for him as people thought. It really sucks. I wish someone would do something about that mouth full of teeth he has.

[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 20 points 9 months ago

Right? Jon was like "You are hurting America" and Tucker took that as a challenge

[-] jaemo@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago

I've always thought he'd make a good lawnmower or mulcher with them. Maybe a joint venture with Toro...

[-] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

I almost wish he was still employed so Stew Beef could get him fired again

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 32 points 9 months ago

Were there people about a century ago saying, "The American people need to hear Hitler's side, too!"

[-] PainInTheAES@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago

They even had Hitler youth camps in the US. Link

[-] stratosfear 5 points 9 months ago

Very grateful your link was this. For anyone who visits this link there is actually a brand new episode of American Experience called Nazi Town, USA and it should definitely be watched. I think it will be removed from pbs in just a couple weeks so watch soon.

[-] SeaJ@lemm.ee 15 points 9 months ago

Charles Lindbergh and Henry Ford would certainly be examples of that.

[-] theodewere@kbin.social 24 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Carlson has been Putin's mouthpiece for years, it's good we can finally see them together in the same room..

it's okay with me if he stays and becomes a Russian citizen

[-] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 17 points 9 months ago

Ooo... maybe he's pulling a Steven Seagal.

[-] undercrust@lemmy.ca 6 points 9 months ago

I would happily buy the PPV where we get to watch Tucker Carlson shit his pants while being choked out by a real martial arts expert.

[-] stratosfear 16 points 9 months ago

“Most Americans have no idea why Putin invaded Ukraine or what his goals are now,”

YEAH BECAUSE YOU AND FUX NEWS LIED TO THEM FOR MONTHS YOU FUCKING TWAT

[-] drdiddlybadger@pawb.social 13 points 9 months ago

This is so weird. Who aould want to hear Carlson of all people talk to Putin. Carlson isn't entertaining on his own and wouldn't have anything interesting to ask Putin about. And Putin wouldn't have any reason to answer an interesting question

[-] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 11 points 9 months ago

Putin sure loves him some squidgy American men

[-] taanegl@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Shill gonna lick boot. News at '11.

[-] Marduk73@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

they're making The Interview part 2.

[-] Hux@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The “interview” is just cover.

My bet is Putin is vetting Tucker Carlson for Trump’s running mate.

Once Tucker kisses the ring, and likely commits a crime (or other misdeeds) on Putin’s orders (to serve as puppet-string kompromat for Putin’s plans), Putin will give the blessing for Trump to announce Tucker Carlson as his VP running mate.

Then, just imagine a 2028 Presidential bid from Tucker (win or lose in ‘24)…

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