The Former Allies of Donald Trump Have Teamed Up to Launch a New Political Movement.
A group of prominent right-wing critics, including Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent, have gathered at Carlson's cabin in Maine. The meeting marks a significant shift in their stance towards Trump, who they had previously supported. The group has now turned against the president, citing his decision to engage in foreign wars, particularly in Iran.
Greene, a former congresswoman, has announced that "the movement has begun." She emphasized that the group's commitment is to America First for all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations. The group has not revealed the specifics of their plans, but the gathering has sparked speculation about a new organization aimed at disillusioned MAGA voters.
The meeting was attended by Greene's new husband, Brian Glenn, and Massie's wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa. The group posed for a photo, which Greene shared on social media. The picture shows the group sitting around a wooden table, with an American flag in the corner and vintage weapons hanging from the walls.
Greene, Carlson, Massie, and Kent have all criticized Trump over the war in Iran. They claim that the conflict broke the president's campaign commitment to keep the US out of further foreign wars. Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in March due to his opposition to the conflict.
The group's opposition to Trump has been fueled by various factors, including the release of government files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Greene and Massie had already fallen out with Trump over this issue, and their relationship continued to deteriorate.
The gathering has sparked a range of reactions from both supporters and critics of Trump. Some welcome the apparent anti-Trump rebellion, while others have condemned the group as traitors. Right-wing activist Laura Loomer demanded that the group be placed on a government watch list, calling them "anti-Trump operatives amplified by foreign adversaries."
Others have expressed amusement at the situation, with Meghan McCain joking that the group looked like they were at a "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails" event. Podcaster Walter Kirn challenged Greene's credentials to lead the revolt, questioning her credibility given her recent marriage in Las Vegas.
Whether the Maine gathering produces an actual party remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Trump's former supporters-turned-detractors are not planning on keeping quiet about their misgivings.
The group's actions have sparked a significant shift in the political landscape, and it remains to be seen how this new movement will unfold.
