Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Withdraw Support for Republican Party

Tucker Carlson ended his 35-year defense of the Republican Party by publicly announcing he no longer supports it during the "Can't Be Censored" podcast on June 22, 2026 ^[1]. Carlson criticized the GOP for prioritizing Israel’s national security over American interests, saying, "I'm out. How could I or any American voter support a political party that's not loyal to the United States ... that puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens?" ^[2]. He also stated he will not back the Democratic Party and remains uncertain about his future voting plans ^{[3, 1, 2]}.

On the same day, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on social media she shares Carlson’s position and supports his decision to withdraw from the GOP ^[4]. Greene said, "Tucker is not the only one who is done supporting the Republican Party. There is A LOT of us that are absolutely fed up and will not support a party that betrays its voters and country. That does not mean we are turning into Democrats either. But we are DONE with the America LAST Republican Party." Greene resigned from Congress earlier this year and chose not to run for reelection in 2026 ^{[3, 4]}.

Both Carlson and Greene criticized current U.S. policy on Iran, accusing the administration of pursuing a war at the urging of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Carlson claimed, "The U.S. entered the war in Iran at Netanyahu’s urging," and both linked their discontent to broader concerns about inflation and economic issues at home ^{[3, 1, 2]}.

The split between Carlson and the GOP deepened after former President Donald Trump exchanged insults with him. Trump called Carlson "low-IQ" and a "fool" following Carlson’s criticisms ^[2].

Anadolu Agency reported on June 23 detailed accounts of their withdrawal and the reasons behind it, highlighting a notable rift within the Republican Party ^[2]. The next major test for the GOP will be voter reactions in the upcoming elections later this year as Carlson and Greene’s departure may signal discontent among some conservative voters.