Tucker Carlson discusses the challenges he faced in securing an interview with Vladimir Putin, including U.S. government interference and his determination to conduct the interview despite these obstacles.
U.S. government spied on Carlson's text messages and leaked them to The New York Times.
Carlson was determined to interview Putin to understand his perspective on the war and to challenge the U.S. government's actions.
Carlson's views on the U.S. government's actions against him reflect a broader concern about government overreach.