The timing coincides with escalating public clashes between Tucker Carlson, 56, and President Donald Trump, 79. Tucker has publicly criticized the president on matters including Iran policy and controversial social posts. Trump has fired back with harsh social media remarks aimed at the pundit in posts on April 9 and April 17.
According to the reporting, Buckley will transition to the private sector. Officials described his exit as planned and aimed at an orderly handoff as he moves into political consulting.