Marjorie Taylor Greene / Donald Trump

 

In late 2025 and early 2026, former Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene experienced a dramatic and public break with Donald Trump, culminating in her resignation from Congress on January 5, 2026. Once one of his most loyal defenders, Greene is now a prominent critic of the former president.

 

Key Drivers of the Breakup

• The "Epstein Files" Dispute: The primary catalyst for the fallout was Greene’s push to release unclassified Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump reportedly opposed the release, allegedly telling Greene "my friends will get hurt" if they were made public. Greene sided with survivors and joined Democrats to force a vote on the matter.
• Economic & Healthcare Policy: Greene began criticizing Trump for being "tone deaf" on inflation and economic suffering. She bucked the party line by calling for the extension of expiring healthcare subsidies for low-income Americans, an issue on which she collaborated with Democrats.
• Foreign Policy Disagreements: Greene attacked Trump’s foreign policy, calling the war in Gaza a "genocide" and criticizing U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East. She accused the administration of prioritizing foreign wars and "big donors" over domestic "America First" priorities.
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Escalation of the Feud

• "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene": In November 2025, Trump publicly labeled Greene a "traitor," "wacky," and a "disgrace" to the Republican Party. He withdrew his endorsement and suggested supporting a primary challenger against her.
• Allegations of Threats: Greene accused Trump of putting her life in danger, claiming his rhetoric triggered a wave of death threats against her and her son. She stated that Trump responded with "zero sympathy" when she shared these threats with him.
• Media "Charm Offensive": Greene signaled her shift by appearing on traditionally liberal-leaning programs like The View and Real Time with Bill Maher, where she admitted she had been "naive" to believe Trump was a man of the people.

Current Status (January 2026)

Greene is no longer in Congress, having officially stepped down earlier this month. She has described herself as a "political outcast" and "radioactive," yet insists she has matured and "learned Washington". While she has ruled out running for Georgia Governor or U.S. Senate in 2026, she remains a vocal critic of the Trump administration from the sidelines.