That is an interesting choice.
Tucker Carlson launches show on Russian state TV https://t.co/5hvYjqcvuj pic.twitter.com/6nZwE6K5ce
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 21, 2024
Conservative TV host Tucker Carlson has launched his own show on a Russian state television channel.
The former Fox News anchor is presenting the program Tucker on the rolling news channel Russia 24, with the first episode now available online, Russian state newspaper Rossiskya Gazyeta reported.
The paper said that the show is part of a joint project with Carlson TV, in which he will interview figures and politicians who have "alternative views to the mainstream."
In February, Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
Carlson complained of feeling constrained by Fox News, so this new partnership is a bit of a shock.
Beyond parody. So desperate for views that he’s not even pretending anymore. https://t.co/UC4zaakz9v
— AG (@AGHamilton29) May 21, 2024
Carlson had a deal with Twitter (X) and Elon Musk to broadcast his show on that platform. That collaboration must have not brought the attention he was hoping.
Wonder if “alternative views to the mainstream” include Russian anti-regime dissidents? LOL. https://t.co/CKGkrbFEqK pic.twitter.com/lAkuNXX8XY
— David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense (@davereaboi) May 21, 2024
That is a great question. Will he only be allowed to air views positive to Putin and the Kremlin?
https://t.co/cJWPXSuwP2 pic.twitter.com/UpQRcxsFNL
— Purple Dalmation (@purpledalmation) May 21, 2024
Of course, the memes in response were epic.
How great would it be if it turned out to be a Russian version of Supermarket Sweep? https://t.co/S5CbTT0Gwr pic.twitter.com/rg80DKv7Ea
— Will, the Teruo Nakamura of Burgum stans (@spudhawg) May 21, 2024
Ok, now that would be amazing.
To quote @LeaderMcConnell, @TuckerCarlson has finally “ended up where he should've been all along.” https://t.co/tnxmCb6htM
— Michael Sobolik (@michaelsobolik) May 21, 2024
Seriously? Tucker signs on with a Government Funded entity and thinks we're going to believe he's an independent truth-teller? https://t.co/w7TKNTJi7i
— BruinEric (@BruinEric) May 21, 2024
It's hard to believe he will be able to tell it all on a channel like that.
I miss when the show got attention for its monologues. Lots of stunts now
— Gregg Re (@gregg_re) May 21, 2024
It seems he has had a bit of a problem finding his footing since leaving Fox.
Russia, bastion of truth and transparency
— Vin (@VinVital3) May 21, 2024
Russian state controlled TV is where you can really exercise your free speech rights.
— DurryBot (@slitsmoocher) May 21, 2024
Good. Your attempt at dividing us has failed. Russia is not my enemy!
— Marcus Antonius 7-2521 (@Antonius746794) May 21, 2024
Let's be clear. Russia is always an enemy to America. The minute America puts its guard down, it will find that out.
This isnt a gag, you sure?
— Ollie 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@ollieprimark) May 21, 2024
Some tweeps are hoping this is all a big joke. Can't really blame them, honestly.
Just in time for 2024 too.
— KathieMom11 (@Kathiemom11) May 21, 2024
Dumb movehttps://t.co/mMCgotsVAw
— ib (@Indian_Bronson) May 21, 2024
This now at least partly originates his and guests' criticisms of US Govt with a foreign nation-State's intelligence service
Carlson's appeal was mainstream credibility and clear independence
Now, his motives and allegiances are questionable
Time will tell, but in the immediate, fans, as a whole, are not impressed by this new venture.
Retraction: Newsweek's report that Tucker Carlson has struck a deal to air his show on Russian state TV has been debunked. Carlson's team responded to the report, making it clear that the claims are false and that Newsweek failed to reach out to them for comment on the rumors before publication. You can read more about Carlson's team's response and how Newsweek has handled the inaccurate report here.
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