Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson have announced a new political “movement” bringing together prominent former MAGA allies who have broken with President Donald Trump over the ongoing Iran war.
Greene unveiled the initiative on X by sharing a group photo featuring Carlson, former Representative Thomas Massie, former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent and conservative journalist Brian Glenn, whom she married earlier this week.
“We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise,” Greene wrote. “But he’s betrayed us all. Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center.”
She concluded the post by declaring, “The movement has begun.”
Rift over Iran war
The announcement marks the latest sign of divisions within Trump’s political base over US military involvement in Iran.
Greene, Carlson, Massie and Kent have all criticised the administration’s handling of the conflict, arguing it contradicts Trump’s long-standing pledge to avoid “forever wars.”
Carlson has described the war as “disgusting and evil,” while Kent resigned from his administration role earlier this year, saying he could not support the military campaign.
“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote at the time, arguing the conflict was unnecessary.
Hints of a third party
Greene has previously floated the idea of creating a new political party after expressing frustration with the Republican Party.
In June, she suggested a coalition could emerge that would unite voters from both the political right and left around an “America-focused” agenda.
Carlson has also voiced support for a potential third party, saying in a recent interview that he intended to help bring one into existence.
Growing break with Trump
Beyond the Iran conflict, Greene and Massie have also clashed with Trump over the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Massie recently supported legislation seeking to limit the president’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval.
Trump has responded by sharply criticising his former allies, referring to Greene as a “traitor,” Carlson as a “low IQ person,” Kent as a “sleazebag,” and Massie as “weak and pathetic.”
Despite growing criticism from some former supporters, Trump has defended the military campaign, arguing it is necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Although several opinion polls indicate many Americans oppose the war, political analysts note that launching a successful third party in the United States remains a significant challenge.