Overview
- President Donald Trump said of Tucker Carlson, “You can’t tell him who to interview,” adding that “people have to decide” after Carlson’s late‑October sit‑down with Nick Fuentes.
- Nick Fuentes amplified the comments by posting “Thank you Mr. President!” along with video of Trump’s remarks on X.
- The Heritage Foundation’s turmoil escalated as prominent scholar Robert P. George resigned from its board following President Kevin Roberts’ initial defense of Carlson and subsequent apology.
- The Anti‑Defamation League criticized Trump for not denouncing Fuentes or Carlson’s platforming of him, while Republican figures and conservative media voices remained sharply divided.
- Carlson’s interview featured criticisms of pro‑Israel Republicans as “Christian Zionists” with a “brain virus,” and the controversy is prompting conservative leaders to convene events focused on countering extremism on the right.