President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have engaged in a war of words over the weekend following Greene's criticism of the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Greene questioned whether Trump had prioritized domestic affairs during an NBC News interview, suggesting that his focus on foreign leaders' visits to the White House overshadowed domestic issues. Trump responded, stating that Greene "became the RINO that we all know she always was" and announcing he would support a primary challenger in her district if more conservative voters are unhappy with her antics.
In response, Greene claimed Trump was seeking revenge against her for text messaging him about the Epstein investigation, which he has been reluctant to pursue. She stated that Trump is attempting to intimidate Republicans into not releasing the Epstein files during next week's vote. The controversy highlights a growing divide between some Republican lawmakers and their party leaders over issues like transparency and accountability.
Trump also accused Greene of "COMPLAIN[ing] COMPLAIN[ing] COMPLAIN[ing]" in his social media post, but she shot back by saying the president is only upset because he's being forced to release the Epstein files. Greene pointed out that Trump has a history of defending powerful elites and wealthy individuals who have been accused of crimes.
The exchange comes as some Republican lawmakers are pushing for greater transparency around the Epstein investigation, which has raised questions about potential corruption and abuse of power within the Trump administration.
Greene questioned whether Trump had prioritized domestic affairs during an NBC News interview, suggesting that his focus on foreign leaders' visits to the White House overshadowed domestic issues. Trump responded, stating that Greene "became the RINO that we all know she always was" and announcing he would support a primary challenger in her district if more conservative voters are unhappy with her antics.
In response, Greene claimed Trump was seeking revenge against her for text messaging him about the Epstein investigation, which he has been reluctant to pursue. She stated that Trump is attempting to intimidate Republicans into not releasing the Epstein files during next week's vote. The controversy highlights a growing divide between some Republican lawmakers and their party leaders over issues like transparency and accountability.
Trump also accused Greene of "COMPLAIN[ing] COMPLAIN[ing] COMPLAIN[ing]" in his social media post, but she shot back by saying the president is only upset because he's being forced to release the Epstein files. Greene pointed out that Trump has a history of defending powerful elites and wealthy individuals who have been accused of crimes.
The exchange comes as some Republican lawmakers are pushing for greater transparency around the Epstein investigation, which has raised questions about potential corruption and abuse of power within the Trump administration.