Tucker Carlson's media company denies giving legal permission for Russian state television to air portions of his show, with Carlson himself claiming he has never even heard of the channel. Carlson has faced backlash for his favorable coverage of Russia, including an interview with Vladimir Putin and praise for the country's economy.
Key Points
Tucker Carlson's media company denies involvement with Russian state television
Carlson criticized reporters for the initial Newsweek report
Backlash against Carlson for positive coverage of Russia
Cons
Unauthorized airing of content on Russian state television without legal permission