Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Rogue: Trump Cuts Ties
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s split with Donald Trump over policy and strategy has led the former president to withdraw his endorsement and consider backing a primary challenger. Greene says she’s being punished for independence. Trump allies say she abandoned the movement that built her career.
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has formally withdrawn his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, ending one of the most high-profile alliances of the MAGA era after Greene repeatedly broke with him on major issues.¹
Trump announced the move publicly, saying Greene had “lost her way” and no longer represented the movement she once championed.² He also hinted he may support a primary challenger in her Georgia district.
Greene’s Break From Trump
Once one of Trump’s most vocal defenders in Congress, Greene began distancing herself over the past several months by:
pushing for the release of sealed Epstein investigation files Trump opposed
criticizing elements of his foreign policy approach
clashing with Trump-aligned Republicans on spending and tariffs³
The disputes grew increasingly public, with Greene insisting she was defending “true America First values,” while Trump accused her of undermining his agenda.
Trump Responds
Trump’s decision to cut ties signals that Greene’s position inside the MAGA wing of the GOP is no longer guaranteed.
In private remarks reported by multiple outlets, Trump described Greene as “out of control” and “not someone I can endorse anymore.”¹
He also suggested she had become more focused on personal branding than supporting the movement.
Greene Claims Retaliation
Greene responded by saying she has faced security warnings and online threats, which she believes escalated after Trump’s remarks.⁴ She denies abandoning the movement and says she is being punished for refusing to “fall in line.”
Why It Matters
The fallout marks a rare public break between Trump and one of his earliest and most visible congressional allies.
Analysts say the move is a warning to other Republicans who may attempt to distance themselves while still relying on Trump’s base.
If Trump backs a primary challenger, Greene could lose her seat — something that would have been politically unthinkable two years ago.