Tucker Carlson was spotted at the White House moments ago, fueling fresh speculation he’s meeting with President Trump or senior aides as the administration navigates intensifying internal fights on foreign policy and Israel.

The timing is notable as Carlson has been in the middle of a fast-moving backlash after he publicly backtracked on a claim tied to an AI-generated image alleging Israel’s president had links to Jeffrey Epstein, an allegation Israel’s side flatly rejected.

Carlson also recently drew heavy scrutiny for a combative, high-profile interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee that spotlighted a widening split on the American right over Israel, pressure Trump has reportedly tried to tamp down behind the scenes.

This isn’t Carlson’s first White House appearance in Trump’s second term; he’s been seen at official events before, which just shows how influential he remains inside the MAGA ecosystem even as his Israel rhetoric keeps triggering blowback.