ViewpointsOpinionThe Tucker Carlson EffectDoes Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin threaten the Biden administration’s Ukraine War narrative — and others?SavePrintTucker Carlson speaks in West Palm Beach, Fla., on July 15, 2023. Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie2/7/2024|Updated: 2/8/20240:00X 1CommentaryIs Tucker Carlson a traitor?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesThe AI Factor Behind Trump’s Power Play on China’s Oil SuppliersJan 23, 2026Greenland Turning Red?Jan 21, 2026Trump Kicking BRICS Out of the AmericasJan 15, 2026Beijing Rethinking Its Taiwan Unification Plans for 2027Jan 12, 2026Related TopicsTucker CarlsonRussian leader Vladimir Putin