Tucker Carlson has faced widespread backlash following an interview with Darryl Cooper, a self-described historian criticized for making controversial claims regarding World War II and the Holocaust. In the podcast, Cooper suggested that Winston Churchill, rather than Adolf Hitler, was the 'chief villain' of the war, and downplayed the systematic extermination of Jews, arguing that it was a consequence of Nazi unpreparedness. He claimed that the Nazis did not intend to kill millions but instead mishandled prisoners of war. Carlson, who referred to Cooper as 'the best and most honest popular historian,' encouraged him to elaborate on these views, which many have labeled as pro-Nazi propaganda. The interview drew sharp criticism not only for its content but also for Carlson's endorsement, which was echoed by Elon Musk in a now-deleted post. Critics have condemned the narrative presented in the interview, asserting that it distorts historical facts and promotes Holocaust denial.