In a stunning political bombshell, President Donald Trump has severed ties with one of his most vocal congressional allies, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. The rupture unfolded dramatically on Friday evening when Trump unleashed a blistering Truth Social post, withdrawing his endorsement and branding her a “ranting lunatic” who has veered “far left.” This marks a seismic shift in the MAGA movement, exposing deep fissures just weeks before a crucial House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
Trump’s post, laced with personal venom, accused Greene of endless complaining and poor polling for higher office. He claimed tensions ignited after he shared a poll showing her at just 12% support for a Senate or gubernatorial run, without his backing. “All I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” Trump wrote, adding that he could no longer tolerate her daily rants. He even signaled support for a primary challenger in her deep-red district, vowing “complete and unyielding” backing if the right candidate emerges.
The president’s fury didn’t stop there. On Saturday, he escalated, dubbing her “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene” and a “disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY!” He lambasted her recent appearance on The View, calling it a betrayal amid her criticisms of his foreign policy focus and economic handling. Trump’s words paint a picture of betrayal from a once-loyal firebrand who helped propel his agenda during his first term.
Greene, undeterred, fired back swiftly on X, her official congressional platform, sharing screenshots of text messages exchanged with Trump earlier that day. The exchanges reveal her pleas for him to prioritize domestic woes over international entanglements, but the core issue quickly surfaced: the Epstein files. “President Trump just attacked me and lied about me,” she posted. “I haven’t called him at all, but I did send these text messages today. Apparently this is what sent him over the edge.”
In the messages, Greene urged Trump to fight harder for struggling Americans—families buckling under inflation, endless foreign wars, and fading dreams of prosperity. She contrasted this with his apparent zeal to block the Epstein transparency bill, set for a House vote next week. “The Epstein files,” she emphasized in a follow-up tweet, linking it directly to his outburst. This isn’t mere policy disagreement; it’s a calculated move to intimidate, she alleged, aimed at cowing other Republicans ahead of the discharge petition that could force the Justice Department’s hand.
Greene’s defiance stems from her long-standing crusade for full disclosure of Epstein’s records, a cause she championed alongside victims’ advocates in September press conferences. The files, comprising unclassified communications and investigative documents on the late sex offender and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, have long tantalized the public with hints of elite involvement. Initially, MAGA voices, including Greene, demanded release to expose supposed Democratic ties—Bill Clinton’s flights on Epstein’s jet loomed large in their rhetoric.
Yet now, with Trump in the crosshairs, the narrative flips. Leaked emails in prior releases already referenced Trump’s social ties to Epstein in the 1990s and 2000s, including allegations of time spent with a victim—though no formal accusations of wrongdoing have stuck. Greene insists her stance honors rape survivors, not targets Trump. “I stand with these women, I stand with rape victims,” she told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday, questioning why the president fights “so hard” against transparency if innocent.
The congresswoman’s posts reveal a woman scorned but resolute. She recounted investing “too much of my precious time” and personal funds in Trump’s battles, even when others abandoned him post-January 6. “But I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump!” she declared, vowing to press on for the files’ release. This echoes her earlier warnings of threats tied to her advocacy, including a cryptic September remark: “I’m not suicidal.” Now, post-Trump’s attacks, she’s reported a surge in dangers—hoax deliveries to her home, warnings from private security firms.
Trump’s camp dismisses the feud as Greene’s opportunism, pointing to her media blitz on CNN and The View as proof of a leftward drift. White House officials have quietly lobbied GOP holdouts like Rep. Lauren Boebert against the bill, summoning her to the Situation Room for a stern talk. Allies like Rep. Thomas Massie, a bipartisan co-sponsor, decry it as a “smokescreen,” suggesting Trump’s push for a DOJ probe into Clinton could delay disclosures indefinitely.
This schism ripples through the Republican Party at a precarious moment. With midterms looming in 2026, Trump’s endorsement remains electoral gold in primaries. Greene’s district, a MAGA stronghold, could see a bloody intra-party war if he backs a challenger. Broader GOP unity frays as fiscal hawks like Greene decry Trump’s tariff rollouts as “bumpy” and his overseas trips as distractions from healthcare costs and border security.
Victims’ advocates hail Greene’s pivot as a moral win, transcending partisanship. “Simply release all the files, and expose the people who had deep and ongoing relationships with Epstein,” she urged in a raw X thread. Her call resonates amid public fatigue with elite scandals—P. Diddy probes, UFO disclosures, and congressional slush funds all pale next to Epstein’s web of power and perversion.
As the House vote nears, eyes turn to Speaker Mike Johnson, who faces pressure from a bipartisan coalition. Will Trump’s shadow quash it, or will Greene’s exposé ignite a transparency revolt? For now, the air crackles with recriminations, but one truth endures: in Washington, loyalty is fleeting, and secrets are currency. Greene’s stand, born of betrayal, could redefine MAGA’s soul—America First, or elites protected? The files may decide.
