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The statement reflects a deepening rift within the American conservative movement, notes the publication Responsible Statecraft.
Carlson stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the Republican Party and intends to support the formation of a new political force. According to him, the two major U.S. parties effectively take the same approach to foreign policy and budget spending, despite their public political differences.
Carlson cites disagreements over Washington’s foreign policy course—particularly support for military operations and U.S. policy toward Israel and Iran—as one of the main reasons for his break with the Republicans.
At the same time, he emphasized that he does not intend to run for elected office himself, but rather wants to help create a new political platform.
The idea is uniting some critics on both the right and the left
According to Responsible Statecraft, against the backdrop of disagreements on foreign policy issues, unusual political alliances are emerging between some conservatives and progressive Democrats. They are united by their criticism of rising government spending on military operations and their belief that domestic socioeconomic policy should be the federal government’s top priority.
The authors of the article note that while such a coalition does not yet have a clear organizational structure, it demonstrates growing dissatisfaction with the traditional two-party system.
Carlson’s statements alone do not signal the imminent emergence of a new influential party. The American electoral system has historically posed significant barriers to such projects, and most similar initiatives have failed to achieve notable electoral success.
Nevertheless, the discussion itself points to deepening divisions within the coalition that has formed around President Donald Trump, particularly on issues of foreign policy, military spending, and federal budget priorities.
These developments could influence the U.S. political agenda ahead of the next federal elections.
