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Tucker Carlson's Controversial Interview with Vladimir Putin Sparks Debate

A look into Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Putin and the aftermath

Tucker Carlson, the right-wing Fox News star, made headlines by flying to Moscow to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst the Ukraine crisis. Carlson gave Putin a platform to justify the war, leading to speculation and controversy. The interview revealed insights into the minds of both men, with Putin mocking Carlson for his past CIA rejection. Social media was abuzz with reactions to the interview, highlighting Putin's body language and Carlson's demeanor.

Historians and pundits fact-checked Putin's claims, pointing out the selective abuse of history to justify the war in Ukraine. Carlson's technique in the interview was scrutinized, with criticism for not asking hard-hitting questions. The interview raised questions about journalistic integrity, with Boris Johnson among the critics of Carlson's approach.

Despite promises of an unedited interview, the interaction between Carlson and Putin left many underwhelmed. Putin's dominance in the conversation and Carlson's passive stance were notable. The interview showcased Putin's well-worn propaganda points and revealed little new information.

The dynamic between Carlson and Putin underscores the complexities of international relations and media ethics. The fallout from the interview continues to generate discussion and debate, shedding light on the power dynamics at play.

Interesting Facts: - Tucker Carlson attempted to join the CIA after college but was quickly rejected, leading to his journalism career. - Putin's mocking of Carlson's past CIA rejection in the interview surprised many, showing the depth of Putin's preparation and knowledge.

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Tucker Carlson, the fired Fox News star, makes bid for relevance ... (89.3 KPCC)

The right-wing provocateur flew to Moscow to interview the Russian president, becoming the first American to do so since the invasion of Ukraine.

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Tucker Carlson gives Putin a platform to justify his war in Ukraine (bne IntelliNews)

US journalist Tucker Carlson gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a platform to lay out his justification for attacking Ukraine and clashing with ...

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What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways (Aljazeera.com)

Bill Clinton flip-flopping, releasing detained US journalist and US military aid to Ukraine were all on the agenda.

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Vladimir Putin mocks Tucker Carlson for being rejected by the CIA (Daily Mail)

Carlson, 54, attempted to join the CIA after college but was swiftly rejection prompting him to go into a career in journalism.

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Tucker Carlson viewers confused about his Russian during Putin ... (The indy100 (satire))

Tucker Carlson has released a rambling interview with Vladimir Putin, and it had commentators on social media asking the same question.

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Vladimir Putin forced to hold down shaking leg in Tucker Carlson ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Speculation surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin's health mounts as he attempts to control a wandering leg during an interview with Tucker Carlson.

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Tucker Carlson Vladimir Putin interview: What did Vladimir Putin say ... (The Scotsman)

The interview between former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and Russian president Vladimir Putin had been highly trailed in the build-up – and was broadcast ...

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Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to urges Washington to ... (The Irish News)

The Russian president told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson the US should persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks.

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Tucker Carlson accused of 'aggressor-washing' in two-hour ... (Evening Standard)

Rishi Sunak brands as 'clearly ridiculous' the claim by Putin that his war in Ukraine was a result of NATO expansion.

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Nervous Tucker Carlson 'shrieks' as Vladimir Putin uses key signals ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Body language expert Judi James tells TheMirror.com that Vladimir Putin's face and mannerisms showed he was 'enjoying himself and enjoying the platform' ...

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Watch: Former KGB agent Putin mocks Tucker Carlson for not ... (Hindustan Times)

This seemed to flabbergast the former Fox News host who perhaps didn't expect Putin to have that information.

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How Tucker Carlson became Putin's useful idiot (Financial Times)

The American TV host and the Russian leader have enemies in common.

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Tucker Carlson failed Putin's history class (Spectator.co.uk)

They say that he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon. But, driven by vanity and unconstrained by any understanding of Russia's history or ...

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5 lies and 1 truth from Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson (POLITICO.eu)

How much — if any — of what Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his interview with Tucker Carlson can we believe? Putin, after all, struggles to recall ...

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Decoding Putin's 'obsessive ideas' in the Tucker Carlson interview (Aljazeera.com)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told conservative US journalist Tucker Carlson that ending Moscow's almost two-year-old invasion of Ukraine is “simple” ...

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You Must See Tucker Carlson's Constipated Look When Vladimir ... (Yahoo Finance UK)

The Russian president took a jab at Carlson's past, and the fired Fox News host didn't seem to find it funny.

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Vladimir Putin rants about Ukraine in Tucker Carlson interview: Live (The Independent)

Putin mocks Tucker Carlson in freewheeling interview about Ukraine and jailed journalist: Updates · Russian leader claims jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich ...

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Tucker Carlson interview: Fact-checking Putin's 'nonsense' history (BBC News)

Historians say the litany of claims made by the Russian president are nothing more than a selective abuse of history to justify the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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'Talkshow or a serious conversation?' Tucker Carlson's interview of ... (The Guardian)

Wide-eyed former Fox host tagged along as Russian president steered the conversation through Russian history and justifications for war.

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How Vladimir Putin dominated Tucker Carlson with his body language (Daily Mail)

If Tucker Carlson went into the interview expecting to have enough control over the situation to hold Putin's feet to the fire, then he was sorely mistaken, ...

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Boris Johnson attacks Tucker Carlson over Putin interview: 'Hitler ... (The Independent)

Former prime minister was one of the first Western leaders to visit Kyiv after Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Tucker Carlson's Putin interview wasn't journalism. It was sycophancy (The Guardian)

The Russian president was waiting for the right stooge. With Carlson, he got just that.

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6 questions Tucker Carlson should have asked Putin (POLITICO.eu)

Russia's dictator needs to be held to account on murdering opponents, rewriting history and his brazen lies on Ukraine.

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Tucker Carlson Promised an Unedited Putin. The Result Was Boring (The New Yorker)

Masha Gessen writes about the various takeaways from the TV personality Tucker Carlson's face-to-face interview with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, ...

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Tucker Carlson Interview: Putin Reveals Inferiority Complex as He ... (Byline Times)

In his much-vaunted interview with the Russian leader, Tucker Carlson simply allowed Putin to repeat well-worn propaganda points. But who is Putin actually ...

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