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Marjorie Taylor Greene Mulls Launch of New “America-Focused” Third Party
7/1/2026, 8:43:41 PM
New Party Consideration
Former Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is in preliminary discussions to create a new political party that would position itself outside the Democratic and Republican establishments. She described the effort as a “true America-focused” movement and warned that building a viable third party would require multiple election cycles.
Background & Context
Greene first rose to prominence as a Trump supporter. She later criticized his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, leading Trump to withdraw his endorsement. In early 2026 she resigned from the House, calling the GOP a betrayal, and aligned with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who announced he will not back the GOP in the 2026 midterms.
Timeline
Official Statements & Responses
Greene described the effort as a “true America-focused” party that would avoid the “traps of Democrats or Republicans” and attract “serious players from the right and the left.” She warned that launching a third party would be logistically difficult within a single election cycle. Tucker Carlson reiterated his refusal to support the GOP in the midterms on social media. Trump’s earlier endorsement withdrawal was cited as a catalyst for Greene’s exit.
Criticism & Opposition
Trump labeled Greene’s criticism disloyal and suggested personal grievance. Party officials warned that a splinter could jeopardize GOP prospects in the 2026 House and Senate races, calling the split “devastating” for GOP control.
Potential Impact on 2026 Midterms
Sources note a fractured GOP could lose its House majority in November and face Senate challenges. A new party might also draw independent voters, reshaping electoral calculations and altering congressional power balance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I know a lot of people are speculating that, and I can tell you right now, Tucker Carlson would be a great threat to both parties because there’s many Americans that are very independent that would support him, but there’s also Republican voters and Democrat voters that would support him. So I would say he’s a very credible threat.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene, interview
- “I am in talks with people, and there are serious conversations happening, looking at what the mechanics of that are and the reality of it.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene, interview
- “There are a lot of us who are absolutely fed up and will not support a party that betrays its voters and country,” Greene tweeted.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene, tweet
- “Tucker is not the only one who is done supporting the Republican Party.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene, tweet
What’s Next
The 2026 midterms will test GOP unity. Greene’s talks could lead to a party filing before primaries, and observers will watch whether Tucker Carlson pursues a presidential bid under a third-party banner.
