Popular Trump Ally Bails On GOP

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday signaled a growing break from the Republican Party, aligning herself with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after his decision to step away from supporting GOP candidates.

Carlson recently said he would no longer back Republican candidates or participate in voting for them in upcoming elections, citing his opposition to the Trump administration’s military actions involving Iran. Speaking on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast, he said he was finished with the party, arguing that its direction had shifted away from its base.

Greene responded on social media that Carlson was “not the only one” taking that position, saying a significant number of people who once supported the GOP are now withdrawing their backing. She said she and others are frustrated with what they see as the party turning its back on voters, adding that rejecting the Republican Party does not mean embracing Democrats, but rather stepping away from both.

Carlson said in his remarks that he would not support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, warning that his decision reflects a broader sentiment among disillusioned voters. “I’m out,” he said, suggesting that others may follow suit.

Greene has increasingly distanced herself from the party leadership since leaving Congress earlier this year, citing disagreements over foreign policy decisions and the handling of sensitive political controversies. She has also criticized President Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict and related national security issues.

At one point, she even called for consideration of removing the president under the 25th Amendment after his remarks warning of severe consequences if Iran did not comply with U.S. demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier this year, Greene also told Politico she was uncertain about her place within the Republican Party, saying she was leaning toward identifying as an independent and would give the matter serious thought moving forward.