US President Donald Trump has effectively severed ties with one of his most vocal supporters, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, labeling her "Wacky" Marjorie and suggesting he would endorse a challenger in next year's midterms if the right person runs.
Their public dispute, which appears to be the culmination of months of simmering tensions, marked a significant departure from Trump's past association with Greene, who was once an ardent champion of his policies. Greene had been a stalwart defender of MAGA ideology and frequently spoke out in support of Trump on Capitol Hill.
However, recent comments made by Greene have raised concerns among some Republican leaders, including Trump. In particular, her remarks about the need for the party to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign affairs appeared to clash with Trump's emphasis on his recent diplomatic overtures to China and Japan.
Greene has repeatedly denied being a Democrat, stating that she believes both parties have failed to address the country's problems. Nevertheless, her shift towards more moderate positions appears to have made her persona no longer palatable to Trump, who accused Greene of going "Far Left" and repeatedly complaining about him.
In response to Trump's comments, Greene fired back on social media, accusing him of attacking her and lying about her. She also shared a screenshot of a text message she had sent Trump earlier that day, in which she requested that he release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Greene has been a key figure in several high-profile disputes within the Republican Party, including a rift with Speaker Mike Johnson over the party's approach to healthcare reform. Her recent appearances on mainstream media outlets have also sparked criticism from some quarters, who see her as having "lost her way" and abandoning the party's core values.
As tensions between Trump and Greene continue to escalate, it remains unclear what the future holds for their relationship or whether Greene will attempt to regain her footing within the Republican Party.
Their public dispute, which appears to be the culmination of months of simmering tensions, marked a significant departure from Trump's past association with Greene, who was once an ardent champion of his policies. Greene had been a stalwart defender of MAGA ideology and frequently spoke out in support of Trump on Capitol Hill.
However, recent comments made by Greene have raised concerns among some Republican leaders, including Trump. In particular, her remarks about the need for the party to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign affairs appeared to clash with Trump's emphasis on his recent diplomatic overtures to China and Japan.
Greene has repeatedly denied being a Democrat, stating that she believes both parties have failed to address the country's problems. Nevertheless, her shift towards more moderate positions appears to have made her persona no longer palatable to Trump, who accused Greene of going "Far Left" and repeatedly complaining about him.
In response to Trump's comments, Greene fired back on social media, accusing him of attacking her and lying about her. She also shared a screenshot of a text message she had sent Trump earlier that day, in which she requested that he release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Greene has been a key figure in several high-profile disputes within the Republican Party, including a rift with Speaker Mike Johnson over the party's approach to healthcare reform. Her recent appearances on mainstream media outlets have also sparked criticism from some quarters, who see her as having "lost her way" and abandoning the party's core values.
As tensions between Trump and Greene continue to escalate, it remains unclear what the future holds for their relationship or whether Greene will attempt to regain her footing within the Republican Party.