Marjorie Taylor Greene Endorses Tucker Carlson for 2028 Presidency, Defying Trump
In a surprising political move, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has made an early endorsement for the Republican presidential ticket in 2028, backing former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and directly challenging President Donald Trump. The endorsement, announced on Friday, has ignited a public feud between Greene and Trump, centred on disagreements over foreign policy and the future of the MAGA movement.
Greene's Bold Declaration and Criticism of Trump
Greene took to social media to express her support for Carlson, writing, "I SUPPORT TUCKER." She launched a scathing critique of Trump, accusing him of losing touch with the MAGA ethos. "Trump doesn't even know what MAGA is anymore and turned it into MIGA [Make Iran Great Again]. Trump is not America First, he's donor first," she stated. Greene further asserted that she would vote for Carlson as president, believing he could defeat Trump in a potential race. "Tucker would beat Trump if he ran for President and Trump tried to violate the constitution and tried to run again for a third term," she added, highlighting her confidence in Carlson's appeal.
Trump's Retort and Carlson's Response
Greene's comments came in response to Trump's recent criticism of Carlson, where he claimed the podcast host had "lost his way." Trump elaborated to ABC News, saying, "I knew that a long time ago, and he's not MAGA. MAGA is saving our country. MAGA is making our country great again. MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things. And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that." This rebuke followed Carlson's condemnation of Trump's war in Iran, which he labelled "absolutely disgusting and evil."
When asked to respond, Carlson declined to retaliate against Trump, telling Status, "There are times I get annoyed with Trump, right now definitely included. But I'll always love him no matter what he says about me." Carlson has previously hinted at a possible presidential run in 2028, though he downplayed his suitability, stating in a 2024 podcast episode that he might consider it but doesn't "think I'd be very good at it."
Background of the Feud and Policy Disagreements
The rift between Greene and Trump has deepened since her resignation from Congress after a high-profile disagreement with the former president. Greene has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump's war in Iran, aligning with Carlson's stance. She has also opposed U.S. support for Ukraine against Russia and advocated for cutting military aid to Israel. Trump has dismissed Greene as a "traitor" and a "ranting lunatic," reflecting the escalating tensions.
On Wednesday, Greene amplified her criticism, arguing that the Iran war is financially burdensome for Americans. She wrote on social media, "War with Iran is costing American taxpayers $1 billion dollars a day. Most American tax payers will never receive a Social Security check because it will be bankrupt by 2033. Most Americans can't afford health insurance policies because they are so expensive." She continued, contrasting the war spending with domestic struggles: "Most American families cannot financially survive on a single income, and both parents have to work like slaves in order to feed their children and keep a roof over their heads. But the Trump administration has decided that these American taxpayers have to spend $1 billion a day to murder people and their children in a foreign country that none of us have ever met and know nothing about." Greene concluded with sarcasm, calling it "Incredible MAGA priorities."
This endorsement marks a significant shift in Republican dynamics, as Greene, once a staunch Trump ally, now positions Carlson as a potential MAGA successor, challenging Trump's dominance and highlighting internal divisions over foreign policy and economic priorities.
