James Carville Claims Tucker Carlson Shapes Trump’s Cabinet Picks

The Democratic strategist argues that Carlson wields significant influence over President-elect Trump’s controversial nominations, surpassing even Steve Bannon.

James Carville stated on MSNBC that Tucker Carlson is the key figure influencing President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations.
Carville highlighted controversial picks such as Kash Patel for FBI director, Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, and the withdrawn nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
He argued that Carlson’s connections and strategic influence make him more powerful in shaping Trump’s administration than former advisers like Steve Bannon.
Carville pointed to Carlson’s past business relationship with Patel and his broader ties to figures like Elon Musk as evidence of his sway.
The nominations have drawn criticism for being aligned with far-right factions of Trump’s base, with some viewing them as a response to dissatisfaction with more conventional appointees.