Why would they want that? They also are floating the idea that he run as VP with Trump. Why would they want a guy who proclaims his patriotism toward the U.S.? Why aren't they saying they want Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? The American Right-Wing tells us that she's a Socialist. Why don't they urge Bernie Sanders to run? The American Right-Wing tells us he's a Communist.
This is state-run television, and they reflect the will of the Russian government - or else they get shut down and arrested. Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov is a close friend of Vladimir Putin.
The April 24 departure of Fox News host Tucker Carlson from his job sent ripples all the way to Moscow. The decision seemed so important to the Kremlin that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly questioned it and RT, Russia’s most prominent propaganda network, immediately offered Carlson a slot.
The RT offer, unavailable in the many countries where it is banned, was spelled out to Newsweek in a statement. “We already had the pleasure of working with the greats like [the imprisoned] Julian Assange and the late Larry King and had extended an invitation to President Trump in 2020, and we continue to welcome outspoken, diverse personalities on our network,” it said.
Not to be outdone, the Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov used his Telegram channel to make another offer. “Tucker, come and join us. You don’t have to be afraid of taking the p*** out of Biden here,” he said.
Official Russia’s affection for Carlson seems genuine and profound. Even before Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine 14 months ago, Carlson’s clips were a mainstay on Russia’s tightly controlled state-funded television. The American television host is a household name in Moscow, along with domestic TV figures like Solovyov, Margarita Simonyan, Dmitry Kiselyov, and other spokespeople for the war. Carlson has never outright endorsed the full-scale invasion, but has repeatedly questioned US support and asked, “Why is it disloyal to side with Russia but loyal to side with Ukraine?”
Solovyov’s show returned to Carlson-related events on April 25. While Solovyov Live has previously boasted the participation of Scott Ritter — a former US marine who attributes the Russian army’s Bucha massacres to Ukraine — guests said dreaming of a Tucker hiring was a bridge too far.
Israeli ex-diplomat and politician Yaakov Kedmi taunted Solovyov on his own show when he said: “You offered Tucker Carlson to join you. Volodya, you don’t have that much money!” Solovyov retorted: “I will find it! We will sell two soccer players and buy one Tucker Carlson!” Kedmi raised his voice: “He doesn’t need you!”
This is state-run television, and they reflect the will of the Russian government - or else they get shut down and arrested. Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov is a close friend of Vladimir Putin.
Russia Laments the Loss of Tucker Carlson
The Kremlin’s talking heads were appalled by the loss of a valued voice from the airwaves, but soon made the most of it.The April 24 departure of Fox News host Tucker Carlson from his job sent ripples all the way to Moscow. The decision seemed so important to the Kremlin that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly questioned it and RT, Russia’s most prominent propaganda network, immediately offered Carlson a slot.
The RT offer, unavailable in the many countries where it is banned, was spelled out to Newsweek in a statement. “We already had the pleasure of working with the greats like [the imprisoned] Julian Assange and the late Larry King and had extended an invitation to President Trump in 2020, and we continue to welcome outspoken, diverse personalities on our network,” it said.
Not to be outdone, the Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov used his Telegram channel to make another offer. “Tucker, come and join us. You don’t have to be afraid of taking the p*** out of Biden here,” he said.
Official Russia’s affection for Carlson seems genuine and profound. Even before Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine 14 months ago, Carlson’s clips were a mainstay on Russia’s tightly controlled state-funded television. The American television host is a household name in Moscow, along with domestic TV figures like Solovyov, Margarita Simonyan, Dmitry Kiselyov, and other spokespeople for the war. Carlson has never outright endorsed the full-scale invasion, but has repeatedly questioned US support and asked, “Why is it disloyal to side with Russia but loyal to side with Ukraine?”
Solovyov’s show returned to Carlson-related events on April 25. While Solovyov Live has previously boasted the participation of Scott Ritter — a former US marine who attributes the Russian army’s Bucha massacres to Ukraine — guests said dreaming of a Tucker hiring was a bridge too far.
Israeli ex-diplomat and politician Yaakov Kedmi taunted Solovyov on his own show when he said: “You offered Tucker Carlson to join you. Volodya, you don’t have that much money!” Solovyov retorted: “I will find it! We will sell two soccer players and buy one Tucker Carlson!” Kedmi raised his voice: “He doesn’t need you!”
