Buckley Carlson, son of conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, has stepped down from his role as deputy press secretary in Vice President J.D. Vance's office, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A source with direct knowledge of the situation told reporters that Buckley Carlson's departure was a career decision made after an "intense" year in the position, and was completely unrelated to the ongoing public feud between his father and former President Donald Trump.
"It's common for people to depart the White House after a year," the source said. "This has nothing whatsoever to do with Trump and his pop's bad blood."
The timing of Buckley Carlson's exit had sparked speculation given the increasingly public conflict between his father and the former president. In recent weeks, Trump has taken to social media to attack Tucker Carlson, calling him "low IQ," "overrated," and a "broken man."
Tucker Carlson has responded with criticism of Trump's foreign policy positions, particularly regarding Iran, and has accused the former president of crossing serious rhetorical lines. The once-friendly relationship between the two conservative figures has deteriorated into a public dispute that has captured political headlines.
Despite the timing, sources maintain that Buckley Carlson's decision was professionally motivated and not influenced by the personal conflict between his father and the former president. The younger Carlson reportedly made the career move independently as his father and Trump continue their public disagreements.