Tucker Carlson and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene have officially broken ties with the Republican Party, publicly declaring they will no longer support the GOP.

 Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P.

Tucker Carlson and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene have officially broken ties with the Republican Party, publicly declaring they will no longer support the GOP. Their high-profile departure stems from escalating feuds with President Donald Trump's administration over controversial foreign policy decisions, including the war on Iran, as well as the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Tucker Carlson's Departure

During a June 2026 appearance on the Can't Be Censored podcast, media personality Tucker Carlson announced his total withdrawal of support ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections.

• Key Criticisms: Carlson, who called himself a "consistent defender" of the party for 35 years, criticized the GOP for prioritizing corporate donors and the interests of foreign nations over American citizens.
• On Foreign Policy: He labeled the administration's actions regarding the Iran conflict as "immoral" and "treasonous," arguing he could not vote for a party that shows a lack of loyalty to the United States.
• Next Steps: Carlson explicitly clarified that he will not switch sides to the Democratic Party, noting that he is currently unsure of his next political steps.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Break

Following Carlson's announcement, former Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed his sentiments in a public post on X.

• The "America Last" GOP: Greene wrote that she is completely fed up with a party that "betrays its voters and country," labeling the current establishment the "America LAST Republican Party."
• Escalating Feud: Greene’s formal exit follows her departure from Congress earlier in the year. She had a public falling out with Trump over the transparency of the Epstein files and previously called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment after aggressive administration statements regarding Iran.
• Independent Stance: Similar to Carlson, Greene stated she has no intention of turning into a Democrat. She has previously indicated she is leaning toward identifying as an independent.

Impact on the Midterms

This coordinated split introduces deep fractures into the conservative movement just months before crucial midterm elections. Political analysts notes that public repudiation from two major figureheads of the right-wing base poses a serious threat to voter turnout and party unity.

The White House responded to the backlash through spokesman Davis Ingle, who defended the administration's military maneuvers against Iran as a necessary national security operation to block a nuclear weapon, stating that the president makes critical decisions based on national interest rather than fluid opinion polls or podcast hosts.