Overview
- Tucker Carlson defended his friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes in a Megyn Kelly appearance, dismissing critics with, "You’re not my editor. Buzz off."
- Sen. Ted Cruz urged Republicans to explicitly call out Carlson at the Federalist Society convention, saying many colleagues are "frightened" because he "has one hell of a big megaphone."
- Ben Shapiro escalated his criticism during a live event with Kelly, accusing Carlson of "gloss[ing] the Nazi" and "ideologically laundering terrible ideas."
- Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts apologized to staff after initially defending Carlson, as the think tank grappled with staff resignations and donor concerns.
- Media discussions highlighted fears that the interview normalized Fuentes’s extremist ideology, noting his long record of antisemitic and racist statements and bans from major platforms.