The Tucker Carlson Show Pavel Durov Speaks Out for the First Time Since His Politically-Motivated Arrest in France
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Jun 9, 2025 
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, faces significant challenges after being detained in France, which he describes in detail. He sheds light on how privacy is under siege in Europe and discusses Telegram's business model prioritizing user security over data extraction. Durov shares insights about the broader implications of his politically motivated arrest and critiques the obstacles to digital freedom in the face of government overreach. His reflections highlight the urgent need for public awareness around civil liberties and privacy rights.
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Limited Institutional Support for Durov
- Over 10 million people signed a petition for Durov's release.
- However, major organizations like the UN or human rights watchdogs largely remained silent.
Unprecedented Legal Interpretation on Durov
- The charges accuse Durov of failing to prevent criminal use of Telegram despite no legal requests being ignored.
- It is unprecedented to hold a large platform CEO culpable for all users' illicit acts.
Government Demands for Backdoors
- Governments seek backdoors to decrypt communications, which technically do not exist for Telegram.
- The US government legally compels tech workers to build secret backdoors without employer knowledge.