A controversy over Tucker Carlson's interview with far-right activist Nick Fuentes has drawn renewed scrutiny of President Trump, who defended Carlson amid backlash over Fuentes' antisemitic views.

Trump had previously hosted Fuentes and Ye (Kanye West) at Mar-a-Lago, an event Republicans criticized, with Trump insisting he did not know Fuentes at the time.

The fallout included the Heritage Foundation board's resignation of Robert P. George, who urged a full retraction of content from a Heritage video and condemned the organization otherwise.

The report on these developments comes from The Associated Press and Haaretz, published on November 17, 2025.

Fuentes cast Trump as a winner who could “beat the media” and push for a hardline agenda like building the wall, which he framed as essential to restoring constitutional values.

Fuentes has framed Trump as a transformative figure for young voters, describing him as the “savior of Western civilization” with an aura of inevitability.

George articulated Heritage’s vision rooted in Judeo-Christian moral principles and the Declaration of Independence, underscoring the belief that all humans are created equal with unalienable rights.

A brief note of appreciation was echoed with a simple, polite “Thank you, Mr. President!”

Fuentes described his shift from early libertarian-conservative leanings to stronger support for Trump as he perceived him breaking media orthodoxy.

The piece highlights ongoing GOP tensions over far-right associations and the potential impact on party unity and strategy.

The report includes clips from interviews and mentions related reporting from major outlets, situating the controversy in a broader media landscape.

The coverage references The New York Times and past events including the 2022 Mar-a-Lago dinner, along with a Fox News clip of the interview.