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‘Fed up’: Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Tucker Carlson in breaking away from Republican Party
By KGNS — Sitewide
· 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 Laredo News
The recent announcements from Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson may have implications for Laredo 's own Republican Party supporters. As a border city, Laredo's voters often prioritize issues like trade, immigration, and national security, which can put them at odds with the more divisive rhetoric coming from some national Republican figures. Greene's and Carlson's break with the party may reflect a growing dissatisfaction among some conservatives with the direction of the national GOP. Locally, this could lead to a reevaluation of alliances and priorities among Republican voters and officials in Webb County. It will be worth watching how Laredo's Republican leaders respond to these developments, and whether they will seek to distance themselves from the national party's more contentious figures. The city's unique cultural and economic context may also influence how this national trend plays out at the local level.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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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