Former US President Donald Trump has formally distanced himself from Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, ending a years-long political alliance that once made her one of his most outspoken defenders in Congress. The split follows weeks of public disagreements, sharp criticism from Greene, and a growing rift over Trump’s handling of foreign policy and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
In a lengthy social media post on Friday night, Trump said Greene had “gone far left” and urged Republicans to challenge her in the 2026 midterm elections. His comments marked one of his strongest attacks yet on a sitting GOP lawmaker who previously championed his “America First” agenda.
A Once Strong Alliance Breaks Down
Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, has long been known as a hard-right conservative closely aligned with Trump’s political vision. But tensions escalated after she publicly questioned whether the former president was still prioritising domestic issues.
Greene Questions Trump’s Priorities
In recent weeks, Greene criticised Trump for:
- Focusing heavily on international conflicts
- His approach to trade and tariffs
- What she described as limited action on rising living costs
- His response to growing calls to release the Epstein documents
She suggested Trump was no longer keeping his “America First” commitments, particularly regarding transparency surrounding the Epstein investigation.
Trump Responds With Harsh Public Rebuke
Trump’s nearly 300-word statement accused Greene of constant complaining and claimed she had turned against him out of personal frustration.
“All I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” Trump wrote while travelling to Florida.
He alleged that Greene became hostile after he advised her not to run for higher office and said she was upset he no longer returned her calls. “I can’t take a ranting lunatic’s call every day,” he added.
Trump also claimed voters in her district were “fed up with her antics” and promised his “Complete and Unyielding Support” to any challenger who enters the race.
The Epstein Files Debate at the Centre of the Rift
The fallout intensified after Greene joined three other House Republicans—Nancy Mace, Lauren Boebert and Thomas Massie—along with Democrats to support a discharge petition demanding the release of the US Department of Justice’s files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, had long-standing ties with several high-profile individuals, including Trump. Although the former president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and said he ended his association with Epstein in the early 2000s, critics from both parties have accused him of withholding key documents.
Greene claimed Trump’s public attack was an attempt to intimidate Republicans ahead of next week’s vote on the petition.
“He’s coming after me hard to scare all the other Republicans before next week’s vote to release the Epstein files,” she wrote on X. “It’s astonishing how hard he’s fighting to stop the files from coming out.”
Greene Says She Stands With Victims
Greene has repeatedly said her support for releasing the documents is rooted in transparency and justice for Epstein’s victims.
“I truly just stand with the women,” she told CBS News, adding that the public deserves to know the full extent of Epstein’s network and crimes.
The congresswoman has suggested that Trump’s resistance risks undermining his credibility and highlights deeper disagreements within the Republican Party.
Growing Conservative Divide Ahead of the 2026 Elections
The dispute underscores an emerging rift between Trump and a faction of conservative lawmakers who believe the party should adopt stronger positions on government transparency and domestic economic issues.
While Greene was once seen as one of Trump’s most loyal supporters, their public confrontation signals a shift heading into the next campaign cycle. Her willingness to challenge the former president openly is being watched closely by both allies and critics within the GOP.
With Trump withdrawing support and encouraging a primary challenger, Greene now faces mounting pressure at home and in Washington. The outcome of the Epstein file vote could intensify tensions further.
Conclusion
The fractured relationship between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene marks a significant moment in Republican politics, highlighting internal conflicts over policy, transparency, and the future direction of the party. As the dispute escalates, the fallout may influence not only Greene’s political future but also broader debates surrounding the Epstein files and GOP unity heading into the next election cycle.
