Anti-Trump conservatives Tucker Carlson, MTG, Massie huddle about launching third-party movement
“There's a lot more nuts and bolts work that needs to be done there,” says former national security official Joe Kent.
Recent discussions among anti-Trump conservatives, including Tucker Carlson, Rep. Thomas Massie, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have sparked speculation about the potential launch of a third-party political movement. The group convened at Carlson's compound in Maine, where they discussed their shared opposition to U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, particularly the war in Iran.
Greene expressed disappointment in Trump for betraying their trust by continuing foreign wars despite his campaign promise to end them. The group aims to emphasize anti-interventionism as their primary policy focus, highlighting their disagreement with Israel's influence on U.S. foreign policy and their desire to avoid further foreign wars.
However, organizing a third-party campaign presents significant challenges, such as navigating varying state requirements for ballot access and financial disparities compared to the two major parties. While some attendees proposed that Carlson could lead the movement, he has since declined to run. The group's hypothetical platform would focus on foreign policy, rejecting the influence of Israel and committing to non-interventionism.
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