Tucker Carlson Sparks Speculation of Potential Interview with Putin During Moscow Visit

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s recent visit to Moscow has sparked speculation about a potential interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian media outlets published photos of Carlson attending a ballet performance at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, further fueling the rumors. While there has been no official confirmation, pro-Kremlin pundits have been eagerly anticipating the potential interview, considering it an epochal event.

Formerly of Fox News, Carlson’s visit to Moscow is his first, and it is believed that he arrived in the city from Istanbul. Carlson has previously expressed his interest in interviewing Putin but claimed that the U.S. government prevented him from doing so. His political alignment and defense of Putin in the past have made him a sought-after figure for Russian state television. Carlson now hosts his own show, X, where he has already interviewed notable figures such as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and controversial personality Andrew Tate.

The prospect of Carlson interviewing Putin has drawn both support and criticism. Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended Carlson, highlighting the importance of a free press. Meanwhile, critics argue that Carlson’s views on Ukraine and his defense of Putin make him an inappropriate choice for the interview. The media frenzy surrounding the potential interview reflects the ongoing tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Western countries.

Vladimir Solovyov, an anchor for Russia 1 channel, had previously expressed his desire for Carlson to join their network. Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov indicated that there may be a time for a Western interview with Putin in the future and did not rule out Carlson as a potential candidate. On the other hand, Bill Kristol, a former Reagan administration figure, called for Carlson to be temporarily banned from reentering the United States.

The anticipation and speculation surrounding Carlson’s visit to Moscow and the possibility of a Putin interview demonstrate the global interest in the political dynamics between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine.