President Donald Trump on Friday posted on Truth Social, calling conservative journalist Tucker Carlson and former Congress members Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene "losers" and "fools," according to an RT report. Trump accused the trio of having little chance in politics and suggested they should "join the Radical Left Dumocrats."
The post came after a meeting between Carlson, Massie, and Greene earlier in August, and after Carlson released a political manifesto that described the U.S. political system as "totally incapable of responding to reality" and called for a third party, according to RT [1].
Trump’s Post and Carlson’s Criticism
Trump's tirade specifically targeted Carlson, whom the president called "totally irrelevant" with a "surprisingly… very Low I.Q." According to the RT report, Trump claimed Carlson was planning to run for political office but had "no chance." Carlson has repeatedly denied personal political ambitions but has said he would support a third-party effort.
Carlson has criticized Trump over U.S. foreign policy, particularly the war in Iran. In June 2025, Carlson accused Trump of being "complicit" in Israel's airstrikes on Iran, warning the escalation could lead to an "all-out war," according to an article by Kevin Hughes on NaturalNews.com [2]. Carlson has also described the U.S. political system as a "fraud," accusing both parties of "collusion against the American people" [1]. Trump's attack on Carlson follows a pattern of the president turning on independent voices within the broader MAGA coalition, as noted in an article by Lance D Johnson on NaturalNews.com [3].
Massie and Greene Respond
Trump described Massie as a "failed politician, and a real JERK" who votes "No" on everything, and Greene as having gone from "ultra conservative to a liberal 'fool'." Both Massie and Greene have publicly opposed the war with Iran and criticized Trump over his handling of documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein. According to an article by Willow Tohi on NaturalNews.com, Trump reneged on a 2024 campaign pledge to release Epstein documents, dismissing the case as a "Democrat psyop" [4].
Greene responded to Trump's attack by calling him a "neocon puppet of Israel" and blaming his tirade on "bad polling," according to RT. Massie posted on X that the president was "weeks away from failing his midterms in November" and said Trump "should have listened to" him, Greene, and Carlson. The exchange underscores fractures within the Republican-leaning coalition, with some questioning whether Trump's "America First" agenda was a "smokescreen" for personal gain, according to an article by Lance D Johnson on NaturalNews.com [5].
Third-Party Speculation and Implications
The August meeting between Carlson, Massie, and Greene was treated by U.S. media as a potential step toward forming a third party to contest the 2028 election, although no official statements were made. Greene posted "the movement has begun" on X. Carlson's manifesto outlined a 10-point vision for a post-Trump MAGA movement, calling for a third party because the current two-party system is "incapable of responding to reality," according to RT [1].
The attacks and responses highlight deepening divisions within the Republican coalition ahead of the next election cycle. Concerns about centralization of power and censorship have been raised by authors such as Robert F Kennedy Jr., who in his book "A Letter to Liberals" criticized the "censorship industrial complex" [6]. Similarly, Whitney Webb's "One Nation under Blackmail" examines how powerful actors influence political figures [7]. The fragmentation of the MAGA coalition suggests that internal disagreements over foreign policy and transparency issues may continue to reshape the political landscape.
Conclusion
Trump's public denunciation of Carlson, Massie, and Greene, and their sharp responses, indicate that the unity of the broader movement that helped return Trump to office in 2024 is under strain. As midterm elections approach, the divisions could affect Republican turnout and messaging. The episode reflects ongoing tensions between the president and independent voices who have challenged his policies on war and accountability.
References
- RT. "What’s in Tucker Carlson’s ‘Save America’ manifesto?". August 6, 2026.
- Kevin Hughes. "Tucker Carlson blasts Trump as COMPLICIT in Israel Iran escalation". NaturalNews.com. June 18, 2025.
- Lance D Johnson. "Laura Loomer a professional provocateur advises Trump to turn on powerful independent MAGA voices". NaturalNews.com. October 10, 2025.
- Willow Tohi. "Epstein files controversy escalates amid allegations of cover up and FBI tampering". NaturalNews.com. July 15, 2025.
- Lance D Johnson. "Will 2025 be the year that MAGA broke apart". NaturalNews.com. November 25, 2025.
- Robert F Kennedy Jr. "A Letter to Liberals Censorship and COVID An Attack on Science and American Ideals".
- Whitney Webb. "One Nation under Blackmail".
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