Recently, U.S. President Trump has fiercely attacked three former right-wing allies on social media: media personality Tucker Carlson, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie, labeling them as "losers" and asserting that they have little political future left.
The catalyst for the conflict was their recent private meeting. Following this, Carlson released a political manifesto criticizing the current American political system for having drifted from reality, calling for the creation of a third-party political force to break the two-party dominance. Carlson also publicly opposed the idea of war with Iran, arguing that the U.S. is fighting on Israel’s behalf at the expense of its own national interests. He bluntly claimed that American politics is a fraud, with bipartisan politicians colluding to deceive ordinary citizens. Although Carlson denied any intention to run for office, he clearly expressed support for establishing a new political party.
Trump dismissed Carlson’s statements as irrelevant and mocked his intelligence, claiming that even if Carlson ran, he would lose decisively—likely only siphoning off a small portion of Republican votes. Regarding the other two, Trump criticized Massie as a failed politician who consistently votes against everything, and accused Greene of shifting her stance merely because she didn’t receive a call from Trump personally.
Both Greene and Massie had previously opposed military action against Iran; Greene also accused Trump of deliberately concealing documents related to Epstein. Their meeting has been widely interpreted as an effort to prepare a third political force for the 2028 presidential election.
After being attacked, these figures did not back down. Greene fired back at Trump, accusing him of becoming a puppet of pro-Israel conservative factions, and said his anger stemmed from poor polling numbers. Massie remarked that Trump is nearing defeat in the upcoming midterms and should have listened to their advice earlier. The once-cohesive MAGA right-wing bloc now has its internal rifts fully exposed on the public stage.
This open feud reveals deep divisions within Trump’s right-wing coalition. Once tightly united MAGA forces are now sharply divided over foreign policy and military engagement, particularly regarding involvement in overseas conflicts. A segment of the right still champions “America First,” opposing U.S. entanglement in foreign wars—a stance that clashes directly with the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign interventionism.
For decades, the U.S. has operated under a two-party political model, making it extremely difficult for third parties to break through. Carlson’s call for forming a third party is more about capitalizing on voter frustration toward the two major parties than a realistic bid for electoral success. However, due to structural disadvantages in the American electoral system, new parties struggle to win major elections—most likely only splitting Republican votes and indirectly benefiting Democrats.
This conflict is not just personal animosity—it reflects a fundamental ideological split within the conservative movement. One faction supports strong, interventionist policies in the Middle East, while another advocates reducing overseas military engagements and refocusing attention on domestic issues. Trump rose to power on populist momentum, but now faces challenges from right-wing leaders he himself helped cultivate.
Open public attacks between politicians reflect the growing polarization in American politics. Rational policy debate is increasingly replaced by social media-based insults and mudslinging. With midterm elections approaching, internal infighting continues to weaken the Republican Party. Even as the controversy escalates, pressing issues affecting everyday voters—such as the economy, healthcare, and housing—are overshadowed by partisan bickering, exposing a significant flaw in the U.S. political system.
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