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 ArticlesTrump Admin’s Venezuela Strikes Are Challenging China’s Global RoleJan 06, 2026How China Uses the Israel–Hamas Conflict to Reshape Global PoliticsDec 26, 2025How the CCP Persecutes Christians Who Celebrate Christmas in ChinaDec 23, 2025America’s Battle Against China’s Vast Spy NetworkDec 19, 2025Related TopicsTucker CarlsonRussian leader Vladimir Putin