US tax money supports lavish lifestyles of Ukrainian elites, Tucker Carlson claims
American journalist Tucker Carlson has claimed that the US media are concealing details about corruption in Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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American journalist Tucker Carlson has made the claim that Ukrainians are “the richest people” in Europe, spending lavishly in high-end resort towns. During an interview with retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis on Monday, Carlson discussed how Ukrainian elites have profited from misappropriating US taxpayer funds intended for the conflict with Russia.
Carlson, a former Fox News host known for opposing US support for Ukraine, shared his experiences at an upscale resort in the Alps, noting that “the whole town is Ukrainian.” He observed that “All the visitors are Ukrainian, and they’re rolling into Hermes, and dropping a million dollars in an afternoon." He emphasized that this trend is visible throughout Europe, asserting, “The richest people are the Ukrainians,” and highlighted that the wealth they are spending “belongs to me and you and every other American taxpayer.”
Furthermore, Carlson argued that the corruption within Ukraine not only wastes American resources but also poses risks to US citizens. He raised concerns about allegations that Ukrainian military officials are selling weapons on the black market, purportedly to Mexican drug cartels. While he claimed to have knowledge of these practices, he did not provide any supporting evidence. Carlson also criticized US financial support for Ukrainian special services, alleging that they have carried out “terrorist attacks” within Russia.
While discussing the disparity between the aid provided to Ukraine and the opulence displayed by some Ukrainians in Europe, Carlson noted growing resentment in countries like Poland, which has taken in nearly a million Ukrainian refugees since the escalation of the conflict in 2022. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed last October that Poles are disturbed by “the sight of young men from Ukraine, driving the best cars, spending weekends in five-star hotels.” Polls have indicated a shift in public attitudes toward Ukrainians.
In recent statements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky contended that his country has actually received much less US aid than frequently reported, stating that the total amount is $76 billion, not the often-quoted figure of $200 billion. He also noted that approximately 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing conflict.
Carlson pointed to both claims by Zelensky as examples of significant misinformation, which he believes is uncritically reported by Western media.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
Carlson, a former Fox News host known for opposing US support for Ukraine, shared his experiences at an upscale resort in the Alps, noting that “the whole town is Ukrainian.” He observed that “All the visitors are Ukrainian, and they’re rolling into Hermes, and dropping a million dollars in an afternoon." He emphasized that this trend is visible throughout Europe, asserting, “The richest people are the Ukrainians,” and highlighted that the wealth they are spending “belongs to me and you and every other American taxpayer.”
Furthermore, Carlson argued that the corruption within Ukraine not only wastes American resources but also poses risks to US citizens. He raised concerns about allegations that Ukrainian military officials are selling weapons on the black market, purportedly to Mexican drug cartels. While he claimed to have knowledge of these practices, he did not provide any supporting evidence. Carlson also criticized US financial support for Ukrainian special services, alleging that they have carried out “terrorist attacks” within Russia.
While discussing the disparity between the aid provided to Ukraine and the opulence displayed by some Ukrainians in Europe, Carlson noted growing resentment in countries like Poland, which has taken in nearly a million Ukrainian refugees since the escalation of the conflict in 2022. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed last October that Poles are disturbed by “the sight of young men from Ukraine, driving the best cars, spending weekends in five-star hotels.” Polls have indicated a shift in public attitudes toward Ukrainians.
In recent statements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky contended that his country has actually received much less US aid than frequently reported, stating that the total amount is $76 billion, not the often-quoted figure of $200 billion. He also noted that approximately 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing conflict.
Carlson pointed to both claims by Zelensky as examples of significant misinformation, which he believes is uncritically reported by Western media.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
