With former President Donald Trump’s official GOP nomination and his running mate named, it seems a logical progression to begin filling other posts in his potential administration.
Tucker Carlson’s name was floated as a possible press secretary for the future 47th president, an idea that many on social media seemed to relish. Save for Megyn Kelly who found the thought to be an “insult” to her former Fox News colleague.
“Should Tucker Carlson be Press Secretary in the next Trump administration?” asked political commentator Ian Jaeger in a post on X.
“He is so far above that job pls don’t insult him,” Kelly responded.
He is so far above that job pls don’t insult him. https://t.co/YqRTVwGNcf
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) July 17, 2024
Carlson, who was seen in the seating area alongside Trump at this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, has previously shot down any political aspirations.
Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., said in an interview at the RNC event that Carlson and JD Vance were his top VP choices for his father.
“I think Tucker can do a lot more from the outside, I don’t know that he ever wants it,” Trump Jr. said. “He and JD would’ve been the two people I would’ve loved to seen as a VP, but you also have to want the day job, and that’s a big part of it.”
And while some on X agreed with Kelly’s assertion that the White House spokesperson job would be beneath him, plenty of others loved the idea, if only for Carlson to experience a little “glorious retribution.”
Indeed, and he wouldn’t suffer fools in that environment. I can’t imagine Tucker answering condescending questions for the progressive media day after day. Now, chief of staff or similar might be of interest to Tucker. The cut in pay would be brutal, but you never know.
— John Warren (@JRWOrlando) July 17, 2024
My husband and I were talking about this last night, I agree he’s WAY above that job but you have to admit, having Tucker walk out there with that press pool (even 1 time!), would be a glorious retribution.
— DanaD (@DanaD84027316) July 17, 2024
Can he be Secretary of State. Maybe then we could keep some of our money in the United States instead of sending it straight to Kiev.
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) July 17, 2024
Tucker is doing great right where he is—on X with complete freedom and no editors or producers.
— Moderate to Severe (@Mod2Severe) July 17, 2024
I agree. I feel like Tucker can just keep rocking on his own. He’s still an ally. He doesn’t need to be in the administration.
— Ͷţн (@SynthAngel) July 17, 2024
Seriously. This didn’t make sense the first time I heard it about a week ago. It’s like making Tom Brady the team spokesperson when he needs to be playing quarterback.
— Professor Duke (@DukishDog) July 17, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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