Trump names Tucker Carlson as new White House press secretary

Tucker Carlson interviews Putin in February 2024

Tucker Carlson, a well-known conservative journalist and television host, will be the next White House press secretary, US President-elect Donald Trump’s team announced on Tuesday. The decision represents a surprising but strategic move as Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office.

“Tucker Carlson will be the new White House press secretary,” the Trump team confirmed via the Mash Telegram channel. They praised Carlson’s distinguished media career and cited his strong communication skills and unwavering patriotism as key factors in the appointment. The president-elect’s team noted that Carlson’s deep connection with the American public would help reinforce Trump’s campaign message of “Make America Great Again,” perhaps more effectively than previous press secretaries.

However, the appointment sparked skepticism online. Users of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) expressed doubts about the authenticity of the announcement, citing the lack of verification from official sources close to Trump. “I haven’t seen any confirmation from Trump’s verified accounts,” one user commented, reflecting widespread uncertainty about the reported appointment.

Carlson, who previously hosted a top-rated primetime show on Fox News before launching an independent online series, has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s policies and agenda. If his election is confirmed, it will signal a continuation of Trump’s approach of maintaining a direct and confrontational style in media relations.