X - Tucker Carlson Denies Russian TV Affiliation Accusations: 'I'm An American' | Benzinga
Tucker Carlson has finally responded to allegations of a Russian TV affiliation, providing his perspective on the matter.
What Happened: Amid growing online ads and speculations linking his name to a Russian state TV show called “Tucker,” the former Fox News host has categorically denied any involvement with the program, reported Business Insider.
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A BBC media monitoring expert, Francis Scarr, first brought this to public attention when he posted an advertisement for the show on Rossiya 24, Russia’s state-owned news channel.
The ad featured segments of Carlson repeatedly saying “Russia” with the caption, “The high-profile American presenter is moving to another level. ...