Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends Tucker Carlson, Claims Political Attacks Aim to Derail Potential Presidential Bid
Photo: Tucker Carlson speaks with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during a LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., in July 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
WASHINGTON — In a fiery defense of the controversial commentator, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) asserted Sunday that "vicious and evil" forces within both major political parties are systematically attacking Tucker Carlson to prevent a potential presidential run.
Greene's comments came a day after Carlson claimed on his platform that the Department of Justice, at the CIA's recommendation, is preparing to charge him as an unregistered foreign agent—a allegation tied to his communications regarding Iran prior to the recent conflict.
"If you're noticing Tucker Carlson being attacked from literally every direction of the political machine," Greene posted on social media, "It's because they are terrified of him running for president. Because he would win and they know it." She described the alleged attackers as willing to "destroy anyone and everyone that reveals the truth."
The controversy highlights the deepening fissures within the American right. Carlson, once a prime-time Fox News star and a vocal ally of Donald Trump, has found himself increasingly isolated from the former president's inner circle. Trump publicly disavowed Carlson in March, stating the commentator had "lost his way" and was "not MAGA." The rift reportedly stems from Carlson's sharp criticism of U.S.-Israeli military strikes in Iran and his longstanding skepticism of bipartisan foreign policy consensus.
Analysts note that Greene's defense aligns her with a faction challenging the traditional hawkish stance on Israel, a position both she and Carlson have publicly questioned. Carlson suggested his views on Israel may have prompted U.S. intelligence surveillance.
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"This isn't about legalities; it's a preemptive political assassination," said Michael Riggs, a political consultant and former campaign staffer. "The establishment, both Republican and Democrat, sees Carlson's brand of populist, anti-interventionist rhetoric as an existential threat. Greene is right to call out the coordinated nature of this."
"This is pure conspiracy-mongering and victim-playing from two figures whose influence is waning," shot back Dr. Lena Choi, a professor of political science at Georgetown University. "Carlson faces legal scrutiny for his actions, not his opinions. Greene's dramatic claims are a distraction from substantive discussion about foreign agent laws and national security."
"It shows how fractured the conservative movement is," observed David Porter, a retired newspaper editor from Ohio. "You have Trump turning on Carlson, Greene defending him, and the whole debate shifting away from policy to personal loyalties and alleged deep-state plots. It's messy and reveals a lot about the post-Trump power struggle."
"They're terrified because he speaks truth to power!" exclaimed Sarah Jenkins, a call-in host from a conservative talk radio station in Texas. "The swamp creatures in the CIA and the DOJ are weaponizing the government against the one man brave enough to question endless wars and stand up for America First. They're coming for him because they're coming for all of us next!"
The unfolding drama underscores the volatile landscape of U.S. politics, where media figures blur lines with political candidacy and internal party conflicts are fought through legal allegations and media broadsides.