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Nick Fuentes Accuses Tucker Carlson of Antisemitism, Urges VP Vance to Condemn

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Core Accusation and Video Release

On October 20, white nationalist Nick Fuentes posted a roughly one-minute video clip on X/Twitter (via @ImperiumFirst) in which he labeled former Fox News host Tucker Carlson a “true Jew hater.” Fuentes also called on U.S. Vice President JD Vance to condemn Carlson’s “noxious hatred” and suggested Vance should be questioned again about the issue.

Fuentes’ Record of Antisemitic Rhetoric

Fuentes has a documented history of antisemitic statements, including praise for Adolf Hitler and promotion of Holocaust denial. In a June 15, 2024 rally outside Turning Point USA’s convention, he described Carlson as suffering from “rabid antisemitism” and “Israel Derangement Syndrome.” Fuentes claimed he had previously reached out to Carlson to steer him away from hatred of Jews, a effort he said failed. Later that year, Fuentes appeared on Carlson’s podcast, sparking a dispute among conservatives over the decision to give a known Holocaust denier a platform. Mediaite reported on December 5, 2025 that Fuentes accused Carlson of dishonesty during a livestream the prior evening and said he wanted Carlson to stay away from him.

Political Fallout

Fuentes’s podcast appearance generated debate within conservative circles. Some commentators argued the interview legitimized extremist views, while others defended Carlson’s decision to host a range of voices.

Official Responses

The source does not provide any public statements from JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, or other officials responding to Fuentes’s October 20 video.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “He’s completely obsessed. It’s all he can talk about,” — Nick Fuentes

Contextual Note

The video’s recording date and full context could not be independently verified, and the excerpt alone does not establish whether Fuentes’s remarks were intended sincerely or sarcastically.