Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene announce break from Republican Party

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene have announced they are cutting ties with the Republican Party. Their departure could deepen divisions within the party ahead of the November midterm elections.

Scraper SystemJune 25, 2026, 02:46 PM

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene announce break from Republican Party

Influential conservative media figure Tucker Carlson and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her sharp rhetoric, have officially declared they are parting ways with the Republican Party. According to a report by The New York Times, this split could further complicate the Republicans' position in the midterm elections.

In his podcast "Can't Be Censored" aired on June 18, Carlson said, "How is it possible to support them right now? How can I or any American voter support a political party that is not loyal to the U.S. and prioritizes the interests of another country over those of its own citizens?" Carlson, who noted that he had defended the Republican Party on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC for 35 years, added, "But now it's impossible to defend it because it's immoral. It's the opposite of what a political party should do in a democratic country. If I leave, I think many others will too."

Greene soon echoed Carlson. In a post on platform X on June 22, she wrote, "Tucker is not the only one who will no longer support the Republican Party. There are many people as fed up as we are, and we will not support a party that betrays its voters and its country."

Both figures have recently been openly critical of Trump's second term, particularly regarding the war with Iran and the president's neglect of domestic issues like inflation. The transformation of Carlson and Greene from close Trump allies to direct critics reflects deepening disagreements within the Republican Party at a time when the president's low approval ratings threaten the party's control over Congress.

White House spokesman Kush Desai said, "When the situation in Iran is resolved, oil and gas prices, and thus overall inflation, will drop quickly."

Carlson has long opposed aggressive foreign policy and explains his break from the party as a departure from "America First" principles. Carlson, who accused Israel of pushing the White House into war with Iran, faced accusations of antisemitism after an interview with far-right blogger Nick Fuentes, which he denied. In an April podcast, Carlson said, "It's not enough to just say I changed my mind or this is bad, I'm leaving. This is a moment where you have to face your conscience, and I want to say I regret misleading people."

Greene resigned from Congress in January after a series of disagreements with the president. In her resignation statement, she said, "If I am being pushed out by MAGA Inc. and replaced with new conservatives, big pharma, tech giants, the military-industrial complex, foreign leaders, and elite donors who have no understanding of ordinary Americans, it means that ordinary Americans are also being pushed out along with me."

Earlier this month, Trump spoke about inflation and price increases, which have been exacerbated by rising oil and gas prices due to the Iran war. Economists are less optimistic than Trump, who argued that the negative effects on the U.S. economy would quickly disappear once the war ends. In remarks to reporters, the president said, "No, I like it, the numbers are great. I love inflation."

Greene has indicated she could support Carlson if he runs for president. However, Carlson said on last week's episode of "Can't Be Censored" with guests Travis Danrath and Carman Wong, "I have not the slightest desire to run for president," adding that he still sympathizes with his longtime friend Vice President JD Vance, who is in a "no-win situation." Carlson also criticized the Republican Party's main slogan, Make America Great Again (MAGA), saying, "I never understood it. It was vague from the start."

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene announce break from Republican Party