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- Meghan McCain criticizes Tucker Carlson for his interview with Putin and subsequent comments.
- Alexei Navalny, Putin’s chief rival, was found dead in a Russian prison, sparking international concern.
- Former President Obama and McCain’s father have both spoken out against Putin’s regime.
Summary of Meghan McCain’s Critique on Tucker Carlson’s Putin Rhetoric
Meghan McCain has publicly condemned Tucker Carlson for his seemingly favorable rhetoric towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly in light of the recent death of Putin’s chief rival, Alexei Navalny. McCain, the daughter of the late Senator John McCain, expressed her disapproval on social media, highlighting Carlson’s comments that appeared to downplay the severity of leaders killing people, just before Navalny’s murder was confirmed.
Despite Carlson’s later statement that Navalny’s death was “horrifying,” his previous interview with Putin, where he painted Moscow in a positive light, drew significant criticism for giving the Russian president a platform to spread propaganda. McCain also referenced a post by former President Barack Obama, who honored Navalny as an unbroken advocate against tyranny.
John McCain, a known critic of Putin, had warned of the Russian president’s threat to the U.S. and democracy in his book. The confirmation of Navalny’s death by his family, who allege he was murdered, adds to a series of deaths of anti-Putin critics, raising alarms about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
