New MAGA Coalition Sets Sights on a 2028 Third-Party Presidential Bid

A coalition of prominent MAGA-aligned politicians and commentators has announced a coordinated effort to field a third-party candidate in the 2028 U.S. presidential election. The group’s leading name is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, although he has publicly stated he does not intend to run. The coalition was highlighted in a recent photo posted on X that shows former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Representative Thomas Massie, and former National Counterterrorism Center head Joe Kent gathered at Carlson’s cabin in Maine.

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• Marjorie Taylor Greene – U.S. Representative from Georgia; posted the cabin photo and reaffirmed a “no more foreign wars” stance while criticizing former President Donald Trump for abandoning the “America First” promise.

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• Thomas Massie – Former U.S. Representative; appeared in the photo, signaling support for the coalition’s agenda.

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• Joe Kent – Former head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center; told The Young Turks that the group has been urging Carlson to run, acknowledging Carlson’s repeated denials.

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• Tucker Carlson – Former Fox News host; shared Greene’s post on X, describing the MAGA movement as “betrayed” and indicating a desire for a new direction, while later reiterating he has no plans to seek office.

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Greene’s caption emphasized a shift away from foreign interventions and a renewed “America First” commitment for all Americans. Carlson reposted Greene’s message, adding that “MAGA was betrayed” and calling for a new path forward. Kent, speaking on a media program, said the coalition has repeatedly urged Carlson to consider a presidential run, noting his public statements that he will not run. Carlson himself has reiterated his lack of intent to enter electoral politics, maintaining his focus on commentary rather than candidacy.

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• “We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise,” — Marjorie Taylor Greene

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• “MAGA was betrayed. We all were. It's time for a new path forward.” — Tuesday

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• “I’d say all of us at one point in time told Tucker he needs to run, and Tucker's been pretty public that he's not going to run,” — Joe Kent

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If the coalition succeeds in rallying a third-party ticket, it could fragment the traditional Republican electorate in 2028, potentially reshaping campaign dynamics and influencing the broader political discourse around “America First” policies.

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