Tucker Carlson: Russian state media revels in Moscow visit

BBC News ^ | 2/6/2024 | Francis Scarr

[marcusmaximus]

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's visit to Moscow has received near-constant coverage in Russia's state media, amid speculation that he may interview President Vladimir Putin.

Social media has also been awash with images of him visiting sites around Moscow, as his every move is followed.

The conservative journalist has been an outspoken defender of Mr Putin.

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Breaking news Telegram channel Mash was the first to report that Carlson had arrived in the Russian capital, posting a photo of him boarding a flight from Istanbul, and another of him reportedly visiting Moscow's famous Bolshoi Theatre to watch the ballet Spartacus.

On Tuesday, the Evening Moscow newspaper published a photo of Carlson on its front page with the headline: "Carlson, who lives in America, but speaks the truth.”

Pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia posted videos of what it said was Carlson's vehicle entering and leaving Moscow's presidential administration building with filming equipment on board.

Earlier, it released a clip of Carlson in his hotel speaking to a reporter.

"I've read so much about Russia but I've never seen it before. I wanted to look around and see how it's doing - and it's doing very well," he can be heard saying.

Asked whether an interview with Mr Putin was among his plans, he replied: "Let's see."

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was tight-lipped when questioned by journalists about the interview.

"We have nothing to tell you at the moment. If such plans are implemented, we shall inform you," he said on Monday.

Carlson has defended Mr Putin several times since the Russian president launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

[Allegra]

If doubles were doable, Biden would be the first to have one.

[Allegra]

I bet all the Zeepers here are very angry. How can Tucker interview Evil Putin?

The zeeps have convinced themselves that Tucker interviewed “one of Putin’s doubles.” 😂😄🤣

[aMorePerfectUnion]

—> The zeeps have convinced themselves that Tucker interviewed “one of Putin’s doubles.” 😂😄🤣

It is fascinating to watch them make up crap and act like it’s true.

😂

[Hiddigeigei]

"What is your basis for him being setup?"
Basis? We don't need no stinking basis./s

[Hiddigeigei]

"Tucker may become a 21st century Walter Duranty if he’s not careful.""
Walter Duranty lied and got a Pulitzer Prize. Tucker does interviews and asks questions. See the difference?

[Allegra]

It is fascinating to watch them make up crap and act like it’s true.

They go into full “Reeeeeeeeeeeeee,” {check engine} mode. 😂

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Check Engine!
😂

[Hiddigeigei]

"Biden is a cadaver."
No! No! Not yet, but when the time comes they will stuff him with sawdust and a radio loud speaker. No one will know the difference except he will be more coherent. I'm sure they're working on a device that will change Valarie Jarrett's voice (or maybe Obama's) to sound like his (just add a few mumbles). It doesn't have to be that good to fool the Democrats.