During the briefing, Jean-Pierre initially refused to comment on Carlson’s statements, but returned to the topic a little later.
“This is a ludicrous assumption and ludicrous statements made about the current administration,” the spokeswoman said.
On February 6, Tucker Carlson confirmed that he had arrived in Russia to interview Vladimir Putin. The journalist emphasized that Americans should know about what is happening both in Russia and Ukraine.
He also admitted that this is not the first time he has attempted a meeting with the Russian president, as the Biden administration previously prevented it.