Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin hasn’t even been released yet and already Western leaders are talking about censuring him for speaking to the Russian president.
Newsweek is reporting that politicians inside and outside the EU Parliament are arguing that Carlson is aiding and abetting Putin by giving him a platform, and hence Carlson should face sanctions in the same way that other Russian allies of the Kremlin leader do.
Exclusive: Tucker Carlson could face sanctions over Putin interview https://t.co/J3l0SIzoMX pic.twitter.com/TuBNXH1D4e
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 7, 2024
The irony is strong in this one.
One of Putin’s great sins is suppressing all political dissent. That also happens to be one of the privileges he has as an autocrat that appeals the most to European (and many American) leaders.
If only they could censor their critics.
Oh, wait. They…
