A faction of former Donald Trump allies, including former congressional representatives and administration officials, are organizing a potential third-party movement aimed at the American right, left, and center, according to reports from Mediaite and statements published on X.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson Lead Third-Party Strategy Talks
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene published a photograph on X showing seven individuals gathered around a polished wooden table, which Mediaite identified as a strategy meeting for a new political party. The group includes Greene and her husband Brian Glenn, along with media personality Tucker Carlson, Joe Kent, Thomas Massie, and their spouses. Carlson stated in June that he was working to help build a new third party because he believed Republicans and Democrats focus too heavily on foreign policy while ignoring domestic issues, according to public statements reported by Mediaite.
Allegations of Betrayal Over Foreign Policy and Iran Strikes
Greene criticized Donald Trump’s leadership in posts accompanying the photograph, stating that supporters backed his promises to avoid foreign wars, but that he had betrayed them, according to her statements on X. The rift deepened significantly following military actions and threats regarding Iran. Greene invoked the 25th Amendment in April, writing on X that military strikes against Iran represented “evil and madness” when no bombs had fallen on America. Similarly, Joe Kent resigned on the spot as Trump’s counterterrorism chief via a post on X, stating that he could not support the war in Iran because the nation posed no imminent threat.
Thomas Massie and the Republican Primary Defeat in Kentucky
Thomas Massie, an outgoing Republican representative from Kentucky, also joined the strategy meeting after losing his primary contest in May to Ed Gallrein, a candidate backed by Donald Trump, according to election reports. Massie had previously clashed with the administration by demanding the public release of Epstein documents and opposing military intervention in Iran. Following these developments, Carlson publicly declared he was finished voting for Republicans, telling Bloomberg that Trump allowed U.S. foreign policy to be directed by Israel to the detriment of American citizens, a claim that Trump has rejected.
Did you know?
The 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution outlines the procedures for replacing a president in the event of death, resignation, removal, or incapacitation, a mechanism Marjorie Taylor Greene referenced on X in opposition to military actions in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who participated in the strategy meeting photographed by Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The participants included Marjorie Taylor Greene, Brian Glenn, Tucker Carlson, Joe Kent, Thomas Massie, and their spouses, according to Mediaite and social media posts.
Why did Joe Kent leave his position in the administration?
Joe Kent resigned immediately as Donald Trump’s counterterrorism chief in protest against the war in Iran, stating on X that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States.
What reasons did Tucker Carlson give for supporting a new political party?
Tucker Carlson stated that both the Republican and Democratic parties focus excessively on foreign policy while ordinary American lives deteriorate, leading him to help build a third party.
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