Carville: Tucker Carlson Influences Trump Cabinet Picks

Democratic strategist James Carville has suggested that Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, is the key influence behind President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations, rather than Steve Bannon. Carville made these claims during an appearance on MSNBC's 'The Beat' with Ari Melber, arguing that Carlson's influence is evident in the nomination of figures like Kash Patel for FBI director and the withdrawn nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Carville dismissed claims by journalist Jonathan Lemire that Bannon's influence was behind Patel's nomination, instead asserting Carlson's close ties to influential figures like Elon Musk further bolster his sway over Trump's decisions. Carville emphasized Carlson's long-standing connection to Trump and his influence within the right-wing, suggesting he is significantly more connected and clever than Bannon. Carville highlighted Carlson's history and business connections as evidence of his substantial power in shaping the Trump administration's picks.