Donald Trump has publicly severed ties with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a prominent defender of his "Make America Great Again" movement. Trump referred to Greene as "'Wacky' Marjorie" and stated he would support a challenger against her in the upcoming midterm elections if a suitable candidate emerges.
This break follows months of simmering disputes, during which Greene has appeared to moderate her political stance. Trump accused Greene of moving "Far Left" and engaging in constant complaining, stating he cannot tolerate calls from a "ranting Lunatic." He attributed Greene's alleged irritation to his not returning her calls.
Greene responded on social media, claiming Trump had attacked and lied about her. She suggested that her text message to Trump about releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, which she believed he was actively trying to prevent, was the catalyst for his public denouncement.
Greene asserted that she does not worship or serve Trump, emphasizing her past dedication to him even when other Republicans abandoned him. The public split was seemingly cemented after recent off-cycle elections where Democrats saw gains, attributed partly to concerns over the cost of living.
Greene had previously suggested Trump should prioritize domestic issues like high prices over foreign affairs. Trump countered by stating Greene had "lost her way" and that people were urging him to find someone to challenge her, suggesting she had damaged her conservative reputation.
Greene's discontent with Republican leadership and internal party dynamics has been evident for some time. She had previously expressed criticism of GOP donors and consultants and sided with Tucker Carlson against Trump.
In recent weeks, Greene has increased her media presence, appearing on various platforms to engage with a broader audience and discussing her desire to "fix problems" rather than solely focusing on politics, without definitively ruling out a future presidential run. Her more moderate public appearances and critiques of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson have drawn attention and comments from television hosts suggesting a shift in her political persona.
