- Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended the idea of Tucker Carlson interviewing President Vladimir Putin.
- The former FOX News host recently arrived in Moscow, the Russian Telegram channel claimed.
- Karlsson has been a defender of President Putin and sympathized with the Kremlin’s arguments.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended the possibility of Tucker Carlson interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rumors that the former Fox News host is in Moscow.
Carlson is discovered in moscow in the audience of The world famous Bolshoi Theateraccording to the Russian Telegram channel “Mash”.
Reports that Mr. Carlson was in Russia sparked speculation that he would interview Mr. Putin, who has been largely isolated from the world stage following the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, during his stay.
“Democrats and media propagandists shudder at the prospect of Tucker Carlson interviewing President Putin.” Green wrote about X.
The Georgia congressman added, “They don’t like it when someone like Tucker goes ‘off script.'” We have a free press in this country, and we believe that people like Tucker Carlson will tell the truth. We are counting on you! ”
Karlsson, who has defended President Putin and sympathized with the Kremlin’s arguments, previously said this last year. Tried to interview Russian leader But the U.S. government reportedly stopped him.
He has been one of the strongest voices against U.S. aid to Ukraine, implying that the West was responsible for the invasion after Ukraine was admitted to NATO.
Karlsson is frequently mentioned by propagandists on Russian television. leaked memo The week after the invasion, the Kremlin directed Russian state media to use “as many snippets of popular Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s broadcasts as possible.”
He left Fox News last April and has been hosting his show online ever since.
Mash reported that Karlsson arrived in the Russian capital on February 1 via Istanbul, making this his first visit to the country.
It has not yet been confirmed that he plans to be in Russia to meet or interview President Putin.
Representatives for Mr. Carlson did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s request for comment outside of normal business hours.