Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for promoting anti-Ukraine rhetoric and cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. McConnell pointed to Carlson’s infamous interview with Putin, where he failed to challenge Putin’s claims and was praised by the Russian leader. Other Republicans, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, expressed concerns about the influence of Russian propaganda within conservative circles.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a role in undermining support for sending military aid to Ukraine. McConnell believes Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Fox News earlier this year gave Putin a platform to spread disinformation and convinced many Republicans that providing assistance to Ukraine was a mistake. McConnell’s comments reflect growing concerns among some Republicans about the influence of Russian propaganda in conservative media and within their party.
