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Tucker Carlson has visited the White House multiple times this month, meeting privately with President Donald Trump and appearing alongside senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Administration sources describe Carlson as a frequent confidant who speaks regularly with the president.
His role has sparked backlash from some conservatives, particularly over his hardline isolationism, his hostility toward Israel, and his warmth toward Islamic nations like Iran and Qatar.
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