Donald Trump has publicly withdrawn his endorsement of Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, igniting a very public fallout between two long-time allies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called her “wacky” and a “ranting lunatic,” accusing her of incessantly complaining and suggesting he might back a primary challenger in her district in the 2026 midterms.
The rift centers largely on Epstein-related files and Greene’s increasingly strident demand that Justice Department materials be released. Greene has pushed hard for transparency, arguing that powerful people, including Epstein’s associates, must be held accountable. She shared screenshots of text messages she says she sent to Trump urging him to “lean into” the Epstein files, which she claims “sent him over the edge.”
Greene also accused Trump of using his influence to intimidate her and punish her publicly. She said he was “coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans” ahead of a looming House vote on transparency. She called for “a new way forward” for her political approach, suggesting her fight isn’t personal but a principled stand for Epstein victims.
The congresswoman also says she has received threats as a result of Trump’s “aggressive rhetoric,” including warnings from private security firms that her safety is at risk. She framed her comments as a more serious concern, comparing the harassment she faces to that experienced by women victimized by Epstein’s network.
Trump, for his part, pointed to what he perceives as a growing misalignment with Greene. He claimed that she strayed from shared conservative principles by publicly criticizing his foreign policy direction and health-care priorities, including his administration’s handling of the Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Political analysts say the breakdown underscores friction within Trump’s base. Greene had long been a highly visible MAGA loyalist, but now her willingness to challenge him, especially on Epstein, has exposed deeper divides over loyalty, power, and how far transparency should go.
Her sharp response, combined with Trump’s scathing public denunciation, could reshape her future in Georgia politics. By threatening to support a primary challenger, Trump is signaling that this split is not just personal, it’s political.
Despite the public drama, Greene has doubled down on her position. She said her fight isn’t about Trump; it’s about “defending women who were victims of rape” and ensuring “the wealthy and powerful” can be scrutinized. She also reiterated that while she supported Trump for years, she doesn’t “worship or serve” him, something she says is being tested as he lashes back.
This feud comes at a risky moment for both. For Trump, alienating a vocal hard-right ally could carry political costs, especially in a base that often values ideological purity and confrontational stances. For Greene, losing Trump’s backing could invite a well-funded primary challenge and weaken her influence, just when she has taken on a high-profile, divisive issue.
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