Notorious former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has conducted an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin – the reason for his visit to Moscow – and said he has requested an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Source: an announcement by Carlson and video message on tuckercarlson.com; Newsweek

Quote: “We’re in Moscow tonight. We’re here to interview the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin. We’ll be doing that soon.”

Details: Carlson said he had been preparing for the interview with Putin for several months.

The former TV presenter said that it would be posted on his website. He also noted that Elon Musk had promised not to block this interview with Putin on X (Twitter).

  • @ZeroCool@slrpnk.net
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    3335 months ago

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Tucker Carlson is a traitor and a Russian asset.

  • magnetosphere
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    The only way this might be worth Zelenskyy‘s time is if he silently beats Carlson to a bloody pulp.

    The man has REAL problems to deal with. He doesn’t need to be “interviewed” by some fascist bootlicker.

    • Endorkend
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      305 months ago

      If I were Zelensky, I’d only allow Tucker to visit if he went to a specific location, was stripped completely naked, cavity searched and then brought, blindfolded, to an undisclosed location.

      And then I’d still do the interview over Zoom.

      • @Shotgun_Alice@lemmy.world
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        125 months ago

        I like your thinking but I would send him to the front lines instead to interview the commanders in the trenches and make him see what Russia is really doing up close and personal.

        • @Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works
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          55 months ago

          Ooh I like that! You don’t even need to tell him beforehand, just put him in a tent with a laptop for a 30 second zoom call Zelensky says Tata, I have to go. But if you really want to learn about the war interview my troops. Then just leave him for a day

    • @floofloof@lemmy.ca
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      115 months ago

      You know Tucker will whine about it endlessly if he can’t get an interview. And also if he can.

    • @Asafum@feddit.nl
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      35 months ago

      I would bet that Fucker Carlson didn’t actually ask for an interview with Zelensky, but just says he did so he can get “denied” and have a rant about who the real nazis are…

      • @Yokozuna@lemmy.world
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        35 months ago

        Yea you’re not wrong. The Republicans are playing the long game here. They’re really getting involved with the youth, I mean just look at rumble for example and whatever other medium they’ve been using. The Democrats are virtually non-existent it feels like on the social networking side of things or maybe it’s just the Right is obnoxiously loud. It’s scary man, if they can mobilize and weaponize the younger demographic voters then what does that spell for the short term (2028) or even the longer term when their ideals are fully cemented and are less likely to be swayed unless a serious upheaval happens.

        • @Sagifurius@lemm.ee
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          05 months ago

          I just can’t believe the left’s strategy of being holier than thou Karens that ain’t half as smart as they think they are, and covering that with moral outrage meant to dissuade anyone from thinking too critically, has backfired.

    • Heresy_generator
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      45 months ago

      Tucker Carlson is like Ted Cruz or Ron DeSantis; they can be propped up by right-wing propaganda but when it comes down to actually needing to deal with people they are so fundamentally and viscerally unlikable that they can’t win anything outside of safe Republican spaces.

      Even the people who like Tucker Carlson’s shtick don’t like Tucker Carlson.

    • Avid Amoeba
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      575 months ago

      He’s not an idiot. He knows exactly what he’s doing.

          • Joelk111
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            135 months ago

            His history is really interesting. He wasn’t always a raging republican. He realized it worked and got views though, so here we are. I’d highly reccommend watching Some More News’ video on the guy, it’s interesting and kinda funny in all of the depressing ways.

            • @tsonfeir@lemm.ee
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              35 months ago

              A lot of these extreme “center” (ahem) media personalities are simply doing it for views. Boggles my noggin.

            • @octopus_ink@lemmy.ml
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              15 months ago

              His history is really interesting. He wasn’t always a raging republican.

              I have this Mandela-effect thing where I am certain I remember him being on The Daily Show ages ago, and not as a raging republican. At one point I thought I might have him confused with Mo Rocca. In any case, I have found no evidence that he was, I think I have just badly misremembered.

              • @hamms@lemmy.world
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                105 months ago

                Is it possible you’re thinking of that time Jon Stewart was on Tucker Carlson’s show, rather than vice versa?

                • @octopus_ink@lemmy.ml
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                  35 months ago

                  No that’s way WAY too recent. I’m talking 90s or very early 00s.

                  To be clear, I have made peace with the fact that this is a false memory, but it persists nonetheless. 😀

      • Yer Ma
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        55 months ago

        He can be an idiot and still be self aware

  • @xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    645 months ago

    Tucker Carlson remains dedicated to "both sides"ing even to the point of giving a soft ball interview to a dictator.

    • HopeOfTheGunblade
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      That’s remarkably charitable. I’d say he’s committed to serving the side of evil enough to softball a dictator.

      • @xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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        35 months ago

        People say I’m a generous person - though I’ll happily admit I can no longer even read that asshats name with hearing Seth Meyer’s impression in my head. Ma Boi TC got that perfect JAQing off voice.

  • @killea@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    “The former TV presenter said that it would be posted on his website. **He also noted that Elon Musk had promised not to block this interview with Putin on X (Twitter).” **

    Of course he will; they coordinated this together. Now I’m not claiming I have proof of this, but tell me this doesn’t smell 97% probable.

  • @Hux@lemmy.ml
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    365 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)…

    • @crawancon@lemm.ee
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      105 months ago

      the keywest butt tickler for president ?
      I dunno man, that guy is walking,talking garbage.

      so yeah, he’s a shoe in for this country. crap.

  • TWeaK
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    5 months ago

    Inb4 Tucker Carlson dies in the next few weeks, and everyone in close contact with him suffers serious illness, all in an attempt to get at Zelenski.

    Check your underwear, Carlson, that’s more of a risk to you than any window.

    • BarqsHasBite
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      5 months ago

      Think Carlson will put a GPS in his ass so Putin can get coordinates on Zelenskyy?

      • @bazus1@lemmy.world
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        85 months ago

        That’s what Carlson heard them say, but he didn’t see what it was they put up there forcefully and repeatedly.

      • BugKilla
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        35 months ago

        I think the implication is that the tea might have been glowing. No window required.

          • BugKilla
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            25 months ago

            I think it was a great use of the word! Anybody seeking to expand their vocabulary is top shelf in my book.

            I just think that spicy tea would help to spread the death a bit better.

  • Troy
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    115 months ago

    Well, he is probably trying to get Putin to invade Canada, because he couldn’t get the US to do it.