Greene denies Carlson planning third-party presidential bid
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Tucker Carlson has ruled out running for president after Trump leaves office.
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushed back against speculation that pundit Tucker Carlson could mount a third-party presidential bid, stating that Carlson has publicly and privately said he is not running for president. Greene's comments to Politico Playbook appear aimed at quashing rumors about Carlson's political ambitions.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene directly refuted speculation about a Tucker Carlson third-party presidential run.
- Greene cited both public and private statements from Carlson as the basis for her denial.
- The statement appears designed to preemptively quash ongoing rumors about Carlson's political ambitions post-Trump presidency.
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Politico Playbook that Tucker Carlson is not running for president, citing both public and private statements from Carlson on the matter.
“Tucker, he's not running for president. He said that publicly. He said that privately.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene · Press ↗
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“Tucker, he's not running for president. He said that publicly. He said that privately.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Representative (R-Georgia) · The Hill / Politico Playbook ↗ · Aug 9