President Donald Trump has defended conservative commentator Tucker Carlson following Carlson's recent interview with far-right activist Nick Fuentes, a figure known for antisemitic views. Trump praised Carlson's history of conducting 'good interviews' and stated that it is up to the public to decide how to respond to such interviews. The conversation has sparked controversy within conservative circles, including at the Heritage Foundation, where leadership initially defended Carlson before later denouncing Fuentes' views. Trump reiterated that he does not control who Carlson interviews and distanced himself from Fuentes, referencing a past dinner where he claimed not to have known Fuentes would attend.