Trump Revokes Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene After Escalating Rift Over Epstein Files and Policy Disputes
President Donald Trump publicly withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after months of rising tension between the two political figures. The announcement arrived Friday through Trump’s Truth Social account, marking a significant shift in a relationship that previously included Greene wearing a “Trump Was Right About Everything” hat earlier this year. Her recent criticisms of the administration’s healthcare approach, foreign policy, the affordability crisis, and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal played a key role in the fallout.
— Trump withdraws endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene as tensions rise over Epstein files, policy criticisms, and a widening Republican fallout.
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Trump stated that he was revoking his support for the Georgia congresswoman as he traveled to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend. His post included a list of his stated accomplishments before he expressed frustration about what he described as Greene’s persistent complaints.
The president also referenced reports surrounding Greene’s political ambitions. He wrote that tensions escalated after he sent her polling results suggesting she should not run for Senate or governor, explaining that her numbers were low without his endorsement. Trump claimed Greene has told others she is upset he no longer answers her calls, adding that he cannot accommodate constant contact.
Trump signaled his intent to support a primary challenger in Greene’s district. He noted that conservative figures are considering a run and said he would back the “right” candidate in a Republican primary. His post also referenced Greene’s appearance on The View, which he cited as an example of her shifting behavior.
Greene, 51, issued an immediate response on X, writing that Trump “lied” about her. She linked the dispute to efforts in Congress related to the Epstein files, saying it was “astonishing” that he was fighting so hard to stop their release. She stated that many Americans want energetic action on issues like economic strain, foreign conflicts, and declining confidence in the American dream.
Her post included a text message she said was sent to Trump, urging him to “lean into” uncovering more information related to Epstein. Greene suggested that this was the moment that “sent him over the edge,” triggering his response. She also asserted that Trump’s attack was intended to “scare” Republicans ahead of a House vote next week on releasing the Epstein files.
Friday’s exchange followed Greene’s criticism of the GOP-controlled government’s approach to information related to Epstein, the late sex offender who once said Trump was his best friend. Greene argued that the government was focusing more on protecting offenders than addressing victims’ needs. She reiterated her belief in the victims and said they and their attorneys have repeatedly told her that Trump is not implicated.
Documents released Wednesday included an email in which Epstein wrote that Trump “knew about the girls.” He also referred to Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked” and claimed he could “take him down” if he chose to.
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