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Tucker Carlson Launches 10-Point Third-Party Platform, Criticizes Trump

8/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tucker Carlson released 10-point manifesto hinting at a third-party effort.
He accused President Donald Trump of abandoning “America First” by waging war with Iran.
Carlson urged an economy built on farms, factories and skilled trades.
He demanded declassifying files on the September 11 attacks and the Kennedy assassination and compensating civilians killed abroad.
He called for freezing immigration until job impact is clear and for dropping Pentagon’s “Department of War” label.

History

Historical Context

Ross Perot’s 1992 independent run captured 18.9% of the popular vote, siphoning support from incumbent George H. W. Bush and helping Bill Clinton win the presidency. Perot’s anti-establishment platform—focused on the deficit, NAFTA, and government reform—spurred United We Stand America and the Reform Party. Tucker Carlson’s 10-point manifesto revives that same populist critique, threatening to split the GOP as in 1992.

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Story summary

Tucker Carlson released 10-point manifesto hinting at a third-party effort.
He accused President Donald Trump of abandoning “America First” by waging war with Iran.
Carlson urged an economy built on farms, factories and skilled trades.
He demanded declassifying files on the September 11 attacks and the Kennedy assassination and compensating civilians killed abroad.
He called for freezing immigration until job impact is clear and for dropping Pentagon’s “Department of War” label.

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