Trump Withdraws Support for Marjorie Taylor Greene Amidst Growing Rift
A dramatic break has occurred between former President Donald Trump and Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of conservative politics. The move comes as Greene has increasingly voiced criticism of both the former president and her party’s leadership in recent weeks.
On Friday night, Trump announced his decision via a nearly 300-word post on Truth Social, asserting that Greene “has gone Far Left.” He further stated, “all I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!”
According to the former president, Greene has expressed frustration over his lack of response to her phone calls. However, he argued that with his extensive responsibilities – including interactions with 219 members of Congress, 53 U.S. Senators, 24 Cabinet Members, nearly 200 countries, and his personal life – he cannot consistently engage with what he termed a “ranting Lunatic” on a daily basis. Trump declared he is withdrawing his endorsement of Greene and will actively support a primary challenger “if the right person runs” in her traditionally conservative northern Georgia district.
In response, Greene addressed the situation on X, stating that the former president “just attacked me and lied about me,” but affirmed she “will continue to pray this administration will be respectful.” She passionately defended her past support for Trump, writing, “I have supported President Trump with too much of my precious time, too much of my own money, and fought harder for him even when almost all other Republicans turned their back and denounced him.” However, she firmly asserted, “But I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump. I worship God, Jesus is my savior, and I serve my district GA14 and the American people.”
Greene, who entered Congress in 2021, initially aligned herself closely with Trump, consistently defending him throughout numerous criminal investigations. In a 2023 interview with “60 Minutes,” she acknowledged the parallels between their styles, stating, “I didn’t intentionally style myself after President Trump, but I can see how people draw those similarities. We both come from the same industry, construction. I also have pretty much a plain speaking style, and so does he.”
Recent weeks have witnessed a growing divergence between the two figures. Greene has publicly criticized Republican congressional leaders, accusing them of neglecting the rising cost of living and failing to address increasing health insurance premiums – a stance that surprisingly garnered praise from Democrats, who recently emphasized healthcare during government shutdown negotiations.
The friction extends to the issue of classified information. Greene was among four House Republicans who signed a petition to compel a vote on releasing Justice Department records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. This move directly contradicted Trump’s repeated calls for Republicans to drop the matter. In a Friday interview with “CBS Mornings,” Greene characterized the president’s opposition to releasing the files as a “huge miscalculation,” arguing he has “nothing to hide.”
Following Trump’s withdrawal of support, Greene accused him of attempting to “make an example” out of her and “scare all the other Republicans” ahead of the anticipated vote on the Epstein records. She shared a screenshot of a text message she sent to Trump earlier that day, urging him to “lean into” the controversy. She also recently criticized Trump’s focus on foreign policy, prompting him to state on Monday that she had “lost her way.” Greene responded in her “CBS Mornings” interview, stating, “I haven’t lost my way — I’m for the American people only. I am America first and I make no apologies about that to anyone.”
Trump’s Truth Social post also alluded to a potential point of contention regarding the 2026 Georgia Senate race. Greene announced in May she would not pursue a Senate run, citing the Republican caucus’s “refusal to win.” Trump claimed he actively discouraged her from challenging Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, suggesting she lacked the necessary support, stating, “It seemed to all begin when I sent her a Poll stating that she should not run for Senator, or Governor, she was at 12%, and didn’t have a chance (unless, of course, she had my Endorsement — which she wasn’t about to get!).”
The unfolding situation highlights a growing divide within the Republican party and raises questions about the future of Trump’s influence over conservative lawmakers. The upcoming vote on the Epstein records and the potential for a primary challenge to Greene’s seat will undoubtedly serve as key tests of the shifting power dynamics within the GOP.
