Tucker Carlson to air Bashar al-Assad interview on why his government fell
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad breaks his silence after the fall of his government in an interview with Tucker Carlson recorded in Moscow. Here is what we know.
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Tucker Carlson will air an interview with former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, recorded in Moscow, in which the former leader explains why his government fell. It is the first time al-Assad has spoken since leaving power.
## An interview recorded in Moscow
Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria, has given an interview to **Tucker Carlson** that will air in the coming weeks. The conversation was recorded in **Moscow**, according to information released by **AJ Signal**, and in it the former leader will address the reasons for the fall of his administration. It is his first public appearance since he left power.
The announcement comes after the Syrian regime collapsed in December 2024, when an offensive by armed groups ended more than five decades of rule by the al-Assad family. The former president found refuge in Russia, a longtime ally of Damascus.
## Why al-Assad's account matters
The interview promises to be a valuable document for understanding the end of the Syrian regime from the inside. Until now, the ousted leader's version of events had not been made public. His choice of Carlson, an American media figure with a massive audience, points to a communication strategy aimed at the West.
The format recalls other high-profile interviews Carlson has conducted with international leaders, which has raised expectations about the tone and content of the conversation.
## Russia's role in al-Assad's departure
The recording in **Moscow** confirms that the former president remains under the Kremlin's protection. Russia maintained military bases in Syria for years and was a key pillar of the regime. His departure from the country came amid the offensive that ended his government.
The interview could shed light on the conditions of his exile and Russia's involvement in the regime's final days. For now, there is no exact air date.
## An interview recorded in Moscow
Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria, has given an interview to **Tucker Carlson** that will air in the coming weeks. The conversation was recorded in **Moscow**, according to information released by **AJ Signal**, and in it the former leader will address the reasons for the fall of his administration. It is his first public appearance since he left power.
The announcement comes after the Syrian regime collapsed in December 2024, when an offensive by armed groups ended more than five decades of rule by the al-Assad family. The former president found refuge in Russia, a longtime ally of Damascus.
## Why al-Assad's account matters
The interview promises to be a valuable document for understanding the end of the Syrian regime from the inside. Until now, the ousted leader's version of events had not been made public. His choice of Carlson, an American media figure with a massive audience, points to a communication strategy aimed at the West.
The format recalls other high-profile interviews Carlson has conducted with international leaders, which has raised expectations about the tone and content of the conversation.
## Russia's role in al-Assad's departure
The recording in **Moscow** confirms that the former president remains under the Kremlin's protection. Russia maintained military bases in Syria for years and was a key pillar of the regime. His departure from the country came amid the offensive that ended his government.
The interview could shed light on the conditions of his exile and Russia's involvement in the regime's final days. For now, there is no exact air date.
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