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Tucker Carlson political party shift

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Media personality Tucker Carlson has moved away from the Republican Party, causing further division within the GOP ahead of the midterm elections. Carlson has formally signaled a break from Donald Trump and the Republican establishment. Through a manifesto titled “It’s Time to Save America,” he proposed the creation of a third political party centered on systemic change and critiques of the existing two-party system. His platform includes concerns regarding artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict. The White House has dismissed Carlson's movement, maintaining that Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party. In response to Carlson's shift, the White House characterized him and his associates as “a collection of embarrassing renegades who greatly overestimate their influence and relevance.” Carlson has since expanded his platform with a “10-point plan” aimed at addressing the perceived collapse of the American political system. This plan emphasizes sovereignty, productivity, honesty, and unity, while characterizing both major political parties as an elite caste serving their own interests. He has characterized the U.S. political system as a “fraud,” alleging that the Republican and Democratic parties engage in “collusion against the American people” and that true power resides with a “permanent bureaucracy” or “deep state.” His current stance includes a sharp critique of U.S. involvement with Israel, advocating for a reduction in military funding and a departure from Zionist state interests. He has also accused the Trump administration of betraying “America First” promises, specifically regarding conflicts involving Iran. While Carlson has met with other former Trump supporters, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent, he has repeatedly denied any intention of running for president, stating his goal is to offer a political alternative rather than hold office.

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