Kathmandu— Conservative journalist Tucker Carlson unveiled his 10-point vision for a new political movement on Wednesday during a livestream. The manifesto, titled 'Save America,' calls for a third-party alternative to the existing Republican and Democratic parties in response to what Carlson sees as an inability of the current system to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and nuclear war. Carlson's platform includes principles such as fairness, sovereignty, productivity, beauty, health, honesty, optimism, wisdom, decency, and unity.

Manifesto Details

Carlson’s manifesto outlines ten core values for the future of America: Fairness, Sovereignty, Productivity, Beauty, Health, Honesty, Optimism, Wisdom, Decency, and Unity. The principles emphasize holding politicians to objective standards, reducing foreign influence, prioritizing manufacturing over finance, preserving traditional aesthetics, promoting physical and spiritual health, ensuring government honesty, fostering optimism through family values, emphasizing timeless educational content, discouraging bloodthirsty military actions, and consolidating national identity.

MAGA Platform Crossover

There is significant overlap between Carlson’s manifesto and former President Donald Trump's campaign promises. Both advocate for sovereignty, reindustrialization, purging liberal ideology from education, beautifying cities, and restricting immigration. However, Carlson has criticized Trump for failing to uphold his promise of putting “America first” by engaging in foreign conflicts.

Third Party Speculation

Carlson’s manifesto comes amid speculation that he plans to launch a third party to contest the 2028 elections. The weekend before his livestream, Carlson hosted MAGA defectors like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie at his home in Maine. These meetings have been interpreted as steps toward forming an alternative political movement. Greene has publicly condemned Trump’s foreign policy decisions and expressed support for a new party.

Political Response

Trump's administration has responded negatively to Carlson’s criticism, with the White House spokesperson Davis Ingle calling Greene and others “whiny turncoats.” Despite this, recent polling indicates that while over 60% of Americans feel a third party is needed, only about 15% would be very likely to vote for such a party. The potential impact on the GOP in 2028 remains uncertain.

(With inputs from RT)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.