Tucker Carlson ’s son has scored a nice gig in Washington.
Buckley Carlson, 28, will soon begin work as a deputy press secretary in J.D. Vance’s office, sources told ABC News on Monday.
The hire is sure to revive calls of nepotism that were whispered in conservative circles in 2022 when Buckley, a 2019 University of Virginia graduate, was the communications director for then-Rep. Jim Banks. His most recent position was serving as the Indiana Republican’s deputy chief of staff.
Buckley’s new gig will keep him in Republican politics despite records listing him as a registered Democrat since 2015.
Carlson has remained an ally to Trump since parting ways with Fox News. The former cable news star stood in the same row as the president during last summer’s RNC and interviewed him in the buildup to Election Day .
Reports emerged in 2022 that alleged Carlson and his wife, Susan, tried to call on Hunter Biden to help get Buckley accepted into Georgetown when he was a senior in high school.
“I realize you don’t really know Buckley,” Susie Carlson wrote via email in 2014 to Biden, a Georgetown graduate. “Maybe you could meet or speak to him and he could send you a very brief resume with his interests and grades attached.”
Carlson wrote off the alleged email—exposed during Hunter’s email scandal—as “Russian disinformation” in a call with The Washington Post .
Carlson reportedly raged behind the scenes that same year after a Daily Beast report quoted a GOP strategist suggesting Buckley was a nepotism hire by Banks because he “dies to be liked by the establishment.”
Conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., quickly came to Buckley’s defense after the report and asserted he was plenty qualified to hold the position that he did.
Tucker Carlson’s Son Lands Cushy Nepo Job in White House
It seems like the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to nepotism in the White House. Tucker Carlson, the controversial Fox News host known for his inflammatory rhetoric and conservative views, has reportedly secured a cushy job for his son in the Trump administration.
According to sources, Carlson’s son has landed a prestigious position in the White House, despite lacking the qualifications or experience typically required for such a role. This blatant display of nepotism raises concerns about the ethics and integrity of the Trump administration, as well as the influence that media personalities like Carlson have over the government.
Critics are calling out the blatant favoritism and corruption at play, with many questioning the legitimacy of such appointments based solely on familial connections. As the Trump administration continues to be embroiled in controversy and scandals, this latest revelation only adds fuel to the fire.
It remains to be seen how this nepotistic appointment will impact the White House and the public’s perception of the administration. But one thing is clear: the culture of favoritism and cronyism in Washington shows no signs of abating anytime soon.
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