By Gloria Ogbonna
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced that he intends to help build a third political party in the United States, arguing that the country’s political leaders have become disconnected from the everyday struggles of ordinary Americans. In a recent interview with the Columbia Journalism Review, Carlson said he believes the current political system has failed to address the concerns of working families and is instead consumed by debates over foreign conflicts.
Carlson said there should be a “good-faith effort” to establish a political movement focused on improving the lives of Americans rather than continuing what he described as endless political battles over international issues.
“I’m going to help build a third party. There should be a good-faith effort to figure out what benefits the country,” Carlson said during the interview. He argued that millions of Americans, particularly middle-income workers, are facing declining living standards and growing economic uncertainty while receiving little attention from political leaders.
According to Carlson, many Americans earning around $60,000 annually are struggling more than ever before. He claimed that their quality of life has deteriorated, their life expectancy has declined, and opportunities for future generations have become increasingly uncertain.
“If you make $60,000 a year, you’re degraded. Your life expectancy has gone down, and the promise of your children’s lives is likely gone. No one seems to care. It’s not even a factor,” Carlson said.
The conservative commentator also criticized what he views as Washington’s emphasis on foreign affairs at the expense of domestic issues. He argued that the federal government should prioritize the well-being of American citizens above overseas conflicts.
“What about Hamas?” Carlson said. “I officially don’t care about Hamas. The U.S. government should have, as its first priority, the welfare of its own people.”
Although Carlson expressed support for creating a new political party, he made it clear that he has no interest in seeking elected office himself. Instead, he said his goal is to help encourage the development of an alternative political movement without becoming one of its candidates.
“I don’t want to be a candidate,” Carlson said.
Carlson did not reveal what the proposed third party would stand for beyond its broad focus on domestic priorities, nor did he outline any timeline for organizing the effort or identifying potential leaders.
During the interview, Carlson also rejected suggestions that he is deliberately positioning himself against traditional conservative media organizations or Republican figures. He insisted that his editorial decisions are not part of a calculated political strategy but are based on personal judgment and instinct.
“I’m not strategic in any way. I make almost all decisions on the basis of smell and instinct. I have no real idea who watches our show. I’m sure there are people who work here who have, or claim to have, a better sense of who the audience is,” Carlson said.
Carlson also addressed his relationship with President Donald Trump, revealing that the two have not spoken since tensions surrounding the conflict involving Iran intensified. He said he chose to end communication with Trump after disagreeing with the administration’s approach.
“I haven’t spoken to him since the regime-change war began. I’m not interested in talking to him. I feel sorry for him. He’s not a man in charge of his own life at this point,” Carlson said.
The remarks reflect Carlson’s increasingly public break with parts of the Republican Party. During the Israel-Iran conflict in June, he argued that he could no longer support a Republican Party that, in his view, places the interests of foreign nations ahead of those of American citizens.
Carlson also criticized the Trump administration’s foreign policy priorities, saying the United States should devote greater attention to strengthening its relationship with Canada, which he described as America’s closest and most important ally, rather than focusing heavily on conflicts in the Middle East.
His latest comments have fueled further speculation about the future of American politics and whether dissatisfaction with both major political parties could create momentum for a new political movement. While Carlson has not announced any formal organization or leadership team, his remarks signal growing interest in the idea of an alternative party centered on domestic economic concerns and the interests of American workers.
Sourcr Breitbart
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