So, Tucker Carlson is gearing up for a chat with none other than Vladimir Putin. Cue the media madness! Carlson, known for his controversial takes and now sporting a more independent stance after his Fox News days, is stirring up quite the storm.
In a video that’s practically gone viral overnight, Carlson announced his rendezvous with the Russian president, set against the backdrop of Moscow. His reason? Well, according to him, it’s all in the name of journalism. “We’re here to inform people,” he says, amidst a flurry of reactions.
But not everyone’s applauding. Oh no, siree! Critics from both sides of the pond are throwing shade faster than you can say “interview.” Anne Applebaum, a journalist and historian, didn’t mince words, calling Carlson a “propagandist” with a knack for cozying up to autocrats. Ouch!
But Tucker’s not backing down. He promises the interview will be unedited and free for all to watch on his personal website. Talk about shaking things up!
Now, you might wonder why all the fuss. Well, Carlson argues that while Western media has given Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plenty of airtime, Putin hasn’t had his moment in the spotlight. “Most Americans have no clue why Putin invaded Ukraine or what he’s up to now,” Carlson claims. “It’s time they hear his side of the story.”
But hold your horses! Other journalists are quick to point out that they’ve been banging on Putin’s door for ages, only to be met with a resounding “nyet.” Christiane Amanpour from CNN is particularly miffed, calling Carlson’s claims “absurd.” And she’s not alone; the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg chimes in, noting their repeated attempts at securing an interview have hit a brick wall.
Even the Wall Street Journal’s Yaroslav Trofimov couldn’t resist a jab, sarcastically lamenting how no one’s given poor Putin a chance to explain himself. Um, hello? Remember that little invasion speech heard ’round the world? Yeah, we thought so!
But wait, there’s more! The Russians are getting in on the action too. Yevgenia Albats, a Russian journalist, ain’t too pleased with Carlson’s high horse. “I’m one of the many Russian journos who’ve had to flee just to do their job,” she fires back. And she’s got a point; Putin’s crackdown on free speech has sent countless reporters packing.
And let’s not forget about Evan Gershkovich, still locked up on espionage charges, or the slew of foreign journalists shown the door. It’s a tough crowd out there, folks.
But Carlson’s not one to shy away from the limelight. He’s already scored some major interviews, clocking up millions of views. And with rumors swirling about a potential run for the White House alongside Donald Trump in 2024, it looks like Tucker’s just getting started.
So, buckle up, folks! It’s bound to be a wild ride, with Carlson at the helm and Putin in the hot seat. Who knows what’ll happen next? One thing’s for sure – you won’t want to miss it!