Buckley Carlson Quits JD Vance's Team, Source Says Not Related to Trump-Tucker Feud

Buckley Carlson has left his position as deputy press secretary for Vice President JD Vance, according to multiple reports. A source with direct knowledge told TMZ that the departure was unrelated to the heated dispute between President Trump and his father, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson.

The younger Carlson is leaving the Trump administration to start his own political consulting firm, according to Politico. He previously worked as communications director for Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana before joining Vance's team.

Tucker Carlson, who strongly supported Trump and Vance during his time as a Fox News host, has recently clashed with the president over the Iran war. The Independent reports the feud has been growing between Trump and the conservative media figure.

Buckley Carlson's exit comes at a time when several administration officials have faced scrutiny over their family connections to media personalities and political commentators. The timing has raised questions about whether family political disputes affect White House staffing decisions.