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‘Fed up’: Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Tucker Carlson in breaking away from Republican Party
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former state representative in Georgia and avid supporter of President Donald Trump, has announced that she is breaking up with the Republican Party.After a bitter parting of ways from the president, Greene said she is no longer supporting the G...
Key takeaway On his podcast “Can’t Be Censored,” Carlson, who was fired from Fox News in 2023, said his last straw was Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran.
Why this matters in The Midland
In the Permian Basin, where conservative values run deep, the defections of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson from the Republican Party may resonate with some residents who feel disillusioned with the party's direction. Midland County, with its strong Republican leanings, may see a ripple effect from these high-profile breakaways, potentially influencing local political discussions and allegiances. As a community that has historically supported conservative candidates and policies, the area's voters may be watching closely to see how these developments impact the local Republican Party and its candidates. The fact that both Greene and Carlson have emphasized their conservative credentials while rejecting the Republican Party label may strike a chord with some Midland residents who feel that the party has strayed from its core values. This could lead to a reevaluation of local political loyalties and a search for alternative voices that better represent the community's conservative ideals.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former state representative in Georgia and avid supporter of President Donald Trump, has announced that she is breaking up with the Republican Party.After a bitter parting of ways from the president, Greene said she is no longer supporting the G...
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