NSA Denies Spying Claims From Fox News Host Tucker Carlson

NSA Denies Spying Claims From Fox News Host Tucker Carlson

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Carlson claimed on his show that he was not an intelligence target and alleged that the NSA was trying to remove him from the air. However, his colleagues were skeptical of these claims. CNN reviewed transcripts from Fox shows and found no mention of a conspiracy theory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial claim about Carlson in the video?

He has never been an intelligence target.

He is an intelligence target.

He is a spy.

He works for the NSA.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Carlson allege on his show about the NSA?

The NSA is promoting his show.

The NSA is supporting him.

The NSA is ignoring him.

The NSA is trying to get him off air.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Carlson's colleagues react to his claims?

They were indifferent.

They did not believe the allegations.

They supported him.

They were unaware of the claims.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did CNN find in the transcripts of Fox shows?

Conspiracy theory was not mentioned at all.

Carlson's claims were widely discussed.

The NSA was praised.

Conspiracy theories were frequently mentioned.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of CNN's analysis?

The viewership ratings of Fox News.

The content of Fox show transcripts.

The accuracy of NSA's operations.

The popularity of Carlson's show.