MTG Says Tucker Carlson Won’t Run for President as New Conservative Movement Takes Shape

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Tucker Carlson has no plans to run for president, shutting down speculation that the influential conservative commentator could turn his massive political following into a White House campaign.

Carlson has repeatedly been floated as a potential presidential candidate because of his popularity among conservative voters and his influence within the Republican base. Despite the speculation, he has never demonstrated serious interest in launching a campaign for the presidency.

Greene addressed Carlson’s future after the two recently appeared alongside other figures who have become increasingly frustrated with the Republican establishment. The group has discussed building a new political movement focused on issues where they believe Washington has failed conservative voters.

According to Greene, the emerging effort has already generated significant interest from donors and potential supporters. But she made clear that Carlson’s involvement should not be interpreted as preparation for a presidential campaign.

“Tucker, he’s not running for president,” Greene said. She added that Carlson has made his position clear both publicly and privately, leaving little ambiguity about whether he intends to seek the White House.

Greene similarly rejected the possibility that she could become the movement’s presidential candidate. The former Georgia congresswoman said she is not planning to run for president herself, while maintaining that the broader political effort has received an overwhelming amount of support.

Carlson has become increasingly willing to criticize Republicans over foreign policy, particularly lawmakers who support greater American involvement in overseas conflicts. His opposition to what he views as unnecessary foreign intervention has occasionally placed him at odds with prominent figures inside the GOP.

Other figures associated with the emerging movement include Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who lost his Republican primary to a Trump-backed challenger, and former National Counterterrorism Center chief Joe Kent, who left the Trump administration over disagreements surrounding the Iran war.

For now, the group appears focused on building a political movement rather than promoting a presidential candidate. Carlson may remain one of its most recognizable voices, but Greene is making clear that supporters hoping to see him launch a campaign for the White House should not expect it to happen.