A major fallout has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of his fiercest supporters.
Earlier this year, Greene was a prominent presence at a congressional address by Trump, wearing a “Trump was right about everything” cap and receiving a kiss from him. However, their alliance has since collapsed amidst increasing tensions that may signal wider fractures within Trump’s political movement ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Greene has criticised Trump for focusing excessively on foreign policy, while neglecting domestic issues she considers urgent. She has also been outspoken about Trump’s reluctance to release more documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, joining a small group of House Republicans who have pushed for making the files public.
In response, Trump took to social media, labelling Greene “wacky” and calling for her to be replaced in her congressional seat, pledging support for any Republican challenger. He later called her a “traitor” and accused her of betraying the Republican Party.
Despite her long-standing support of Trump’s legislative agenda, Greene expressed shock at his attacks and said she had become the target of threats “fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world.” She also asserted, “I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump.”
Political analysts see this feud as reflective of internal tensions within the Republican base. While Trump’s popularity among his supporters may remain strong, there is growing pressure from within to demand transparency regarding the Epstein documents.
Trump has faced bipartisan criticism over his handling of the Epstein files. He denies any wrongdoing linked to Epstein, with whom he had a relationship before they fell out in the early 2000s.
The House is expected to vote soon on releasing additional Epstein documents, a decision that will likely impact this high-profile political conflict and the wider party dynamics ahead.