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- Tucker Carlson condemns Alexei Navalny’s death in Russian prison as “horrifying” and “barbaric.”
- Carlson faces criticism for a soft interview with Putin and comments on leadership and killing.
- Navalny, a prominent Putin critic, was serving a 19-year sentence; his death is blamed on Putin by U.S. officials.
Summary
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has publicly decried the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, describing the incident as “horrifying” and “barbaric.” Despite facing backlash for his recent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Carlson has stated that no decent person would defend the actions leading to Navalny’s death.
Carlson’s interview with Putin, which took place during an eight-day stay in Moscow, has been criticized for its lack of challenging questions and perceived leniency towards the Russian leader. The former Fox News anchor has previously made controversial remarks about leadership and the necessity of killing, which have added to the scrutiny he faces.
Alexei Navalny, known for his anti-corruption campaigns and opposition to Putin’s regime, was serving a lengthy prison sentence on charges widely condemned by international observers. His 2020 poisoning, which he attributed to Putin, was denied by the Russian president. Following Navalny’s death, U.S. President Biden and other officials have directly blamed Putin, with Biden emphasizing the brutality of the Russian leader’s actions.
