A photograph featuring key former allies of President Donald Trump, gathered around a table, has brought attention to emerging fault lines within the conservative movement. It reflects a bitter dispute over foreign intervention and government transparency. This image, shared by ex-Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, puts Greene, her husband Brian Glenn, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), at the forefront.
Greene, in a post that gained more than 9.5 million views, asserted their stance against foreign wars, emphasizing a commitment to the ‘America First’ ideology across the political spectrum. The gathering illustrates the policy and personal disagreements transforming former MAGA loyalists into critics of the president.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Once a staunch defender of Trump in Congress, Greene supported his election claims, opposed his impeachment, and frequently appeared at his rallies. Their alliance began to fray in June 2025 after Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Greene described the action as a ‘bait and switch’ on the MAGA agenda.
Her unwavering support ended over the contentious Jeffrey Epstein files. Greene met survivors in September 2025 and became convinced of their stories. In a final call, Trump allegedly mentioned that releasing related files would harm his friends. Greene then stood firm for women affected by Epstein.
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene in November 2025, criticizing her as a ‘disgrace’ to the Republican Party. She announced her resignation from Congress, citing a lack of reciprocal loyalty. Greene later warned that sending U.S. ground troops to Iran could start a ‘political revolution’ domestically.
Greene’s disagreement extended to Trump’s backing of Israel, accusing the nation of ‘genocide’ in Gaza. She called for ‘America First’ to focus exclusively on U.S. interests. Her final departure from the Republican Party came after feeling it had deserted its voters.
Tucker Carlson
Carlson, once known for his support of Trump through his platform on Fox News, began cooling ties in June 2025 when Trump mulled joining Israeli attacks on Iran. Carlson pointed out that direct U.S. intervention contradicted Trump’s anti-war stance.
Trump aimed criticism at Carlson via Truth Social, dismissing his influence. Despite apologies from Carlson, the relationship soured further after the joint U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran, leading Carlson to express regret over his role in boosting Trump’s presidency, admitting to past oversight regarding Trump’s character.
Thomas Massie
Massie, a libertarian-leaning Kentucky congressman, had a history of opposing government expenditure and foreign military action. He initially backed Trump in the 2024 election after supporting Ron DeSantis. Major disagreements included Trump’s COVID-19 relief and funding bills, leading to proposals Massie deemed excessive spending.
In June 2025, Massie introduced a resolution to prevent unilateral war actions by Trump against Iran. He collaborated with Democrat Ro Khanna to demand Epstein record releases, met with resistance, and faced Trump’s endorsement of a primary challenger, ending his tenure in Congress after an expensive campaign battle.
Joe Kent
Kent’s opposition to foreign wars is personal, with his wife dying in a 2019 bombing in Syria. He ran as an ‘America First’ candidate, endorsed by Trump. Kent resigned from his NCTC leadership role in February 2026, critiquing the war against Iran. His resignation followed accusations that the conflict was pushed by a limited circle, driven by Israeli pressure, rather than comprehensive discussion within the administration.
The White House denied Kent’s claims and maintained Iran posed a threat.
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