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Deputy Press Secretary Resigns Amid Carlson-Trump Iran Feud

4/19/2026

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Buckley Carlson resigned as Deputy Press Secretary for Vice President JD Vance amid a feud between Tucker Carlson and U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran policy.
Tucker Carlson criticized the administration’s alliance with Israel and condemned the assassination of Iranian leader Khamenei as 'disgusting and evil'.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Tucker Carlson 'low IQ' and a 'loser,' asserting the Iran action was necessary to avert a nuclear threat.

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Buckley Carlson resigned as Deputy Press Secretary for Vice President JD Vance amid a feud between Tucker Carlson and U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran policy.
Tucker Carlson criticized the administration’s alliance with Israel and condemned the assassination of Iranian leader Khamenei as 'disgusting and evil'.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Tucker Carlson 'low IQ' and a 'loser,' asserting the Iran action was necessary to avert a nuclear threat.