Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, calls her "wacky" and "traitor" over Epstein vote

President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Nov. 15, 2025, calling her "Wacky Marjorie" in a 300-word Truth Social post and saying he'll support a primary challenger "if the right person runs" in her deep-red northwest Georgia district. Trump escalated on Nov. 16, posting "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene is a disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY!" and mocking her as "Lightweight Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Brown (Green grass turns Brown when it begins to ROT!)." Greene has served since January 2021 and was re-elected in 2024 with 64% of the vote in her district, which includes parts of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Atlanta metro area.

Greene signed a bipartisan discharge petition forcing a House vote on releasing all Justice Department files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, scheduled for next week by Speaker Mike Johnson. She was one of only four House Republicans to join Democrats on the petition, which requires 218 signatures to bypass leadership and force a floor vote. The measure would compel release of flight logs, travel records, all individuals named in the investigation, and materials related to Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking.

Greene told CBS Mornings on Nov. 15 that Trump's opposition to releasing the files is a "huge miscalculation" and said "I truly just stand with the women" survivors. She posted screenshots to X showing texts she sent to Trump (saved as "DJT" in her phone) and his aide Natalie Harp earlier on Nov. 15, urging him to "lean into" Epstein's ties to other high-profile figures and the "deep state." In the message to Harp, Greene wrote: "Them being raped as teenagers is not a hoax" and said the White House must "stop ignoring the women."

Trump wrote that Greene has told people "she is upset that I don't return her phone calls anymore, but with 219 Congressmen/women, 53 U.S. Senators, 24 Cabinet Members, almost 200 Countries, and an otherwise normal life to lead, I can't take a ranting Lunatic's call every day." He accused her of going "Far Left" and said all she does is "COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!" despite his "record achievements in office." Trump claimed the split began when he sent her a poll showing she "should not run for Senator, or Governor, she was at 12%, and didn't have a chance" without his endorsement.

Greene has broken with Republican leadership on multiple issues in recent weeks, including criticizing them during the 43-day government shutdown for having "no solution" for Americans facing rising healthcare costs. She appeared on Bill Maher's HBO show "Real Time" and ABC's "The View" on Nov. 4, where co-host Sunny Hostin said "I feel like I'm sitting next to a completely different Marjorie Taylor Greene." Co-host Joy Behar suggested "Maybe you should become a Democrat, Marjorie," to which Greene replied "I'm not a Democrat. I think both parties have failed."

On Nov. 16, Greene posted to X that she's "now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. The man I supported and helped get elected." She wrote that as a Republican "who overwhelmingly votes for President Trump's bills and agenda, his aggression against me which also fuels the venomous nature of his radical internet trolls (many of whom are paid), this is completely shocking to everyone." U.S. Capitol Police reported in 2024 that threat assessment cases against congressional lawmakers climbed for the second year in a row, investigating 9,474 concerning statements and direct threats.

A group of more than two dozen people identifying as Epstein survivors or family members of survivors released a joint statement on Nov. 16 supporting Greene. "Thank you for standing up against the intimidation, silencing, and abuse that Epstein survivors have endured for decades," the statement read. "You have our full support." A spokesperson for the group said many of them have received death threats, adding it's "part of the price of speaking out."

Greene wrote in her Nov. 15 response: "I have supported President Trump with too much of my precious time, too much of my own money, and fought harder for him even when almost all other Republicans turned their back and denounced him. I don't worship or serve Donald Trump." She said Trump is "coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next weeks vote to release the Epstein files" and added "most Americans wish he would fight this hard to help the forgotten men and women of America who are fed up with foreign wars and foreign causes, are going broke trying to feed their families, and are losing hope of ever achieving the American dream."

Donald Trump

President of the United States

He withdrew his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene on Nov. 15, 2025, calling her "wacky," a "lunatic," and posting multiple attacks including "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene is a disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY!" and mocking her as "Marjorie Taylor Brown" because "Green grass turns Brown when it begins to ROT!" He said he'll support a primary challenger against her and accused her of going "Far Left." Trump has repeatedly urged Republicans to drop the Epstein files issue and has characterized calls for transparency as a "hoax."

Marjorie Taylor Greene

U.S. Representative (R-GA)

She's one of four House Republicans who signed the discharge petition forcing a vote on releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files. On Nov. 15, she told CBS Mornings that Trump's opposition is a "huge miscalculation" and posted screenshots of texts urging Trump and aide Natalie Harp to support Epstein survivors. On Nov. 16, she reported receiving threats and warnings from private security firms after Trump's attacks. She's served since January 2021 and was re-elected in 2024 with 64% of the vote.

Mike Johnson

Speaker of the House

He scheduled next week's House vote on the Epstein files after the discharge petition hit 218 signatures. Johnson is close to Trump and has argued that compelling the release isn't necessary, though he's now bound by House rules to hold the vote. Greene has criticized Johnson during the government shutdown for not calling Republicans back to Washington and for having no solution on healthcare costs.

Natalie Harp

Trump aide

She received a text from Greene on Nov. 15 urging the White House to support Epstein survivors. Greene's message to Harp stated: "Them being raped as teenagers is not a hoax" and said the administration must "stop ignoring the women." Greene posted a screenshot of this text exchange, which she says "sent Trump over the edge" and triggered his attacks.

Contact Speaker Johnson about scheduling the Epstein files vote

The discharge petition has 218 signatures forcing a floor vote, but timing and procedural tactics matter. Demand the vote happens next week as promised.

Support Epstein survivors advocating for file release

The group of 24+ survivors and family members supporting Greene shows the human cost of suppression. Amplify their voices.

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