Tucker Carlson's Kid Quits JD Vance's Team Amid Pundit's Growing Feud With Trump

Source: MEDIAite

Apr 18th, 2026, 3:16 pm


Tucker Carlson’s son Buckley Carlson has left his job as deputy press secretary for Vice President JD Vance, Politico reported on Saturday.

The younger Carlson is launching his own political consulting firm after leaving the White House, senior national correspondent Adam Wren reported. An official tied to Vance told Wren “Buckley first informed the VP’s office of his intention to depart in December, but stayed on for several months to ensure a smooth transition.”

His exit comes after his dad and President Donald Trump have been locked in an ongoing feud, with the elder Carlson criticizing the president for the Iran war.

Tucker Carlson reportedly met with Trump multiple times at the White House leading up to the launch of Operation Epic Fury and was one of the “few voices lobbying against military action” in Iran, according to The New York Times.

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