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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Tucker Carlson in breaking with Republican party

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson have publicly declared they will no longer support the Republican Party, citing disillusionment with its direction under President Trump. Their break, announced just months before the midterm elections, has intensified divisions within the conservative movement and raised questions about the party's future.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 outlets · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 23 – Jul 3, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Former US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is finished backing the Republican Party, aligning herself with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson after his own high-profile rejection of the GOP just months ahead of the midterm elections. In a social media post, Greene declared that many longtime Republican supporters share her disillusionment, writing, "Tucker is not the only one who is done supporting the Republican Party. There is A LOT of us that are absolutely fed up and will not support a party that betrays its voters and country." She added, "That does not mean we are turning into Democrats either. But we are DONE with the America LAST Republican Party."

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Greene's announcement followed Carlson's statement on a recent episode of his podcast, where he said there was "no chance" he would support the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. Carlson, who has been a prominent booster for Donald Trump for years, clarified that his break did not mean a shift to the left: "Not gonna support the Democratic party," he said, adding, "I don't know what I'm going to do."

Carlson also suggested his departure could be part of a broader trend, remarking, "I've been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican Party. If I'm out, then I think a lot of other people are out." The Jerusalem Post reported that Carlson publicly apologized to his nearly 18 million followers on X for encouraging them to vote for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February.

According to the South China Morning Post, Carlson has also expressed plans to help launch a new political party, as stated in an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review. The former Fox News host said he did not plan to run as a candidate. The outlet noted that an official Chinese think tank, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), described the split as an "inevitable outcome" of mounting tensions within the conservative movement during Trump's second term.

Both Greene and Carlson have been vocal critics of the Trump administration's handling of the economy, the Epstein files, and the Iran war since the president took office in 2025. Their objections have centered on the conflict with Iran and what they see as a failure to prioritize domestic concerns such as inflation while consumer prices continue to outpace wage growth.

Key Claims

Carlson's rejection of the Republican Party: In a podcast appearance, Carlson stated there was "no chance" he would support the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. He also said he planned to help launch a new political party but did not intend to run as a candidate.
Greene's alignment with Carlson: Greene publicly voiced her support for Carlson's position, saying she was among many who would "not support a party that betrays its voters and country." She emphasized that this did not mean joining the Democratic Party.
Criticism of the Trump administration: Both Greene and Carlson have criticized the administration's handling of the economy, the Epstein files, and the Iran war, with particular concern about inflation outpacing wage growth.
Trump's response: According to The Guardian, Trump has begun calling Greene "Marjorie Traitor Greene," and she has reportedly received death threats following his public attacks.
Claims about Israel's influence: Carlson has characterized Trump's presidential campaign as funded largely by people "loyal to Israel," arguing that the pro-Israel lobby is forcing Trump to pursue policies harmful to the US. Trump has repeatedly dismissed such claims, stating, "I call the shots. I call all the shots... [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots."

Perspectives

Greene and Carlson: Both figures argue that the Republican Party has betrayed its voters and the country, and they refuse to support it in the upcoming midterms. They do not, however, endorse the Democratic Party as an alternative.

President Trump: The president has publicly dismissed allegations that he is influenced by foreign actors, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has attacked Greene by calling her "Marjorie Traitor Greene."

Chinese Think Tank (CICIR): Analysts at the CICIR view the split as an "inevitable outcome" of tensions within the conservative movement, warning that it could jeopardize the party's prospects in the midterm elections and force it to reckon with its core beliefs and direction.

How each outlet told it

The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

Framing: Break with Republican party — Critical

Facts Included:

Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is finished backing the Republican party
Tucker Carlson said he would not support the Republican party anymore
Carlson and Greene have been vocal critics of the US president's second term
Greene criticized the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump began calling Greene 'Marjorie Traitor Greene'

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Jerusalem Post as of Jun 23, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC

Framing: Break with Republican party — Critical

Facts Included:

Greene followed Carlson in breaking ties with the Republican party
Carlson stated he would not support the Republican party in the upcoming midterm elections
Both Greene and Carlson have been vocal critics of the Trump administration's handling of the economy and the Iran war
Carlson apologized for encouraging his followers to vote for Trump in the 2024 Presidential elections

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South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC

Framing: Split with Republican party — Analytical

Facts Included:

Tucker Carlson's split with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party
Carlson planned to help launch a new political party
The split will jeopardize the party's prospects in the US midterm elections
Trump's handling of the Iran war and the economy continue to divide the conservative movement

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMarjorie Taylor Greene announced she is finished backing the Republican party. Greene publicly voiced her support for Tucker Carlson's position, signaling what she also suggested could be a wider break among longtime Republican supporters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimTucker Carlson said he would not support the Republican party anymore. Carlson stated there's no chance he would support the Republican Party in reference to the upcoming midterm elections.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimCarlson and Greene have been vocal critics of the US president's second term. Their objections have centered on the conflict with Iran and what they see as a failure to prioritize domestic concerns such as inflation while consumer prices continue to outpace wage growth.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimGreene criticized the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The rift between Greene and Trump widened after she criticized the administration's handling of the government's Jeffrey Epstein files.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimTrump began calling Greene 'Marjorie Traitor Greene'. Trump's public attacks towards Greene led to her receiving death threats.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
ClaimCarlson apologized for encouraging his followers to vote for Trump in the 2024 Presidential elections. Carlson publicly apologized to his almost 18 million followers on X for encouraging them to vote for Trump.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 23, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
ClaimCarlson planned to help launch a new political party. The former Fox News host said that he planned to help launch a new political party but did not plan to run as a candidate.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimTrump's handling of the Iran war and the economy continue to divide the conservative movement. The split between Carlson and Trump will jeopardize the party's prospects in the US midterm elections and intensify the quarrel over its identity and direction.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe US went to war with Iran. The US-Israeli strikes on Iran occurred at the end of February.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 23, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
ClaimCarlson characterized Trump's 2024 presidential campaign as funded largely by people 'loyal to Israel'. Carlson argued that the pro-Israel lobby is forcing Trump to pursue policies that are harmful to the US and its citizens.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 23, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
ClaimTrump has repeatedly dismissed any claims that he has been manipulated by Prime Minister Netanyahu or any other foreign actors. Trump said 'I call the shots. I call all the shots... [Netanyahu] doesn’t call the shots'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 23, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

3 outlets · 3 articles consulted: The Guardian — World, Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15