Vice President J.D. Vance says he will not “throw friends under the bus” or allow political disagreements to affect his relationship with conservative media personality Tucker Carlson. He made the remarks during a White House press briefing on Thursday, responding to questions and criticism about his ties to Carlson.
Both outlets report that Carlson has recently drawn controversy for comments about President Trump, including statements suggesting Trump should be removed from office and references connected to nuclear policy. Coverage also notes that Carlson has been a prominent voice in conservative media and has criticized aspects of the Trump administration and Israeli policy at different times.
The outlets emphasize different angles: The Hill focuses on Vance’s response to the specific question of whether he would distance himself from Carlson given Carlson’s remarks about Trump and nuclear issues, portraying Vance as drawing a line between friendship and politics. The Washington Times highlights Vance’s broader framing that Carlson is a friend and that Vance will not turn against him due to ideological disputes. Both accounts agree on Vance’s core message and the fact that the Carlson comments have prompted scrutiny of his relationship with the vice president.
