Trump Social Media Advisor Confronts Tucker Over Epstein, Israel, Iran
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Trump Social Media Advisor Confronts Tucker Over Epstein, Israel, Iran
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Mark Tanos Contributor June 26, 2026 10:13 PM ET June 26, 2026 10:13 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size:Top Trump social media strategist Alex Bruesewitz appeared on “The Tucker Carlson Show” on Friday to push back on criticisms Trump has faced over his handling of the Epstein files, his relationship with Israel, and the war with Iran.
Bruesewitz later wrote on X that critics had asked why he criticized pro-war commentator Mark Levin on social media but hadn’t called out Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson. “The answer is simple. I know Tucker personally, so I chose to confront him directly, face to face. And I did,” Bruesewitz wrote. (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Has Message For Neocons Wanting To Silence Americans Who Call Out Iran War)
“Here’s what I told him: It’s flat-out wrong to claim Trump covered up for Epstein … It’s a dishonest smear to claim that Trump is a slave to Israel. Trump’s position on Iran has remained consistent from day one: Iran should never have a nuclear weapon,” he continued.
Over the course of the interview, the two discussed all three topics, with Bruesewitz consistently defending a president with whom Carlson has publicly feuded, saying in April that he’s “tormented” by his past support for Trump.
Bruesewitz characterized the conflict with Iran as “a 90-day blip” that resulted in minimal casualties and did not lead to the ground war critics warned might ensue.
Carlson countered that the case for war — preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons — rested on Israeli intelligence rather than American findings and that the intelligence turned out to be false.
Donald Trump’s top social media advisor slams Mark Levin and other foreign influence campaigns.
0:00 The Iran War Propaganda
7:21 How Marjorie Taylor Greene Blew Up on Social Media
14:57 Was There an Epstein Cover-Up?
19:38 Who Is Mark Levin?
25:09 Why Did Trump Pivot on the… pic.twitter.com/xxRtyErkfH— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 26, 2026
Bruesewitz later argued that coordinated and possibly foreign-funded campaigns were driving online pressure to extend the conflict.
As an example, he cited a foreign agent contract held by former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale through his firm Clock Tower X, a deal Bruesewitz claimed was worth $46 million.
Public records show a smaller verified total. Parscale’s firm signed a $6 million services agreement with Havas Media Network in August 2025 and has since received $15 million from the company on behalf of the Israeli state, according to the Daily Caller News Foundation. The same operation has been used to attack Carlson himself through shell websites, the outlet reported.
Bruesewitz also told Carlson that in June 2025, an unnamed friend had reached out to him about an unnamed Israeli foundation that wanted to hire him to push anti-Iran messaging on social media.
On the subject of Epstein, Bruesewitz argued that Trump deserves credit for the files reaching the public and rejected any suggestion of a cover-up. He also characterized outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, who attacked Trump over the Epstein files and then lost to a Trump-endorsed primary challenger, as an opportunist who never mentioned the files during the Biden administration. Carlson pressed for more accountability, naming LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman as someone whose ties with Epstein should be investigated.
The two also discussed the SAVE America Act, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary contest between James Fishback — who Bruesewitz called “not an honest person” — and Rep. Byron Donalds.
Despite some clashes, the tone of the conversation remained amiable and Bruesewitz and Carlson agreed on the importance of keeping foreign money out of American political media.
“We did find some common ground as well, including the need to get foreign money, whether that money comes from Israel, Qatar, Russia, China, India, or any other nation, out of the online political media ecosystem!” Bruesewitz wrote on X.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
