The Detention of Gonzalo Lira
Gonzalo Lira, an American YouTuber and former 'red pill' dating coach, has been detained in Ukraine since May. The Ukrainian government accuses him of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and justifying the invasion. Recently, Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk have rallied behind Lira, claiming that his detention is unjust.
The Background of Gonzalo Lira
Gonzalo Lira, who holds US and Chilean citizenship, gained minor fame as an online dating coach under the pseudonym 'Coach Red Pill.' He later turned to commenting on the war between Russia and Ukraine on social media platforms such as YouTube, Telegram, and Twitter. Lira often peddled Kremlin propaganda, denying war crimes and praising the invasion of Ukraine.
Tucker Carlson's Support
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson posted a video on X, which received nearly 40 million views, framing Lira as a 'political prisoner' silenced for exercising free speech and criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Carlson also shared Lira's unverified claim of being tortured in prison and criticized the US State Department for not showing interest in his case.
Elon Musk's Stance
Elon Musk, the CEO of X, also voiced his support for Lira, describing his detention as 'not ok' in posts on X. Musk criticized the community-notes feature on X, claiming it had been manipulated by state actors to provide misleading information about Lira's arrest.
The Ukrainian Government's Response
The Ukrainian government's department that combats disinformation, Spravdi, stated that Lira's arrest was not due to criticism of Zelenskyy but because he justified Russian aggression against Ukraine. According to Spravdi, Lira spread false claims about Ukraine being a 'neo-Nazi regime' and minimized Russian attacks on civilians. Lira also insulted Ukrainian soldiers in videos and attempted to doxx US journalists covering the war, putting their safety at risk.
Lira's Trial and Possible Sentence
Lira's trial is set to begin this month, with hearings scheduled for last Monday and December 21. If convicted, he faces a potential prison sentence of five to eight years.
US Government's Response
So far, the US government has remained relatively quiet about Lira's case. When asked about Lira's allegations of torture, a spokesperson for the State Department stated the need to verify the reports before commenting on them.
Conclusion
The detention of Gonzalo Lira, the American 'red pill' dating coach turned Russian propagandist, has garnered support from prominent figures such as Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk. While Carlson portrays Lira as a 'political prisoner,' the Ukrainian government alleges that Lira spread pro-Russian propaganda and justified the invasion. Lira's trial is imminent, and he could face a significant prison sentence if found guilty.
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By: ashoaib@insider.com (Alia Shoaib)
Title: Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk Support American ‘Red Pill’ Dating Coach Detained in Ukraine
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tucker-carlson-us-red-pill-youtuber-detained-ukraine-2023-12
Published Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:02:36 +0000
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