Trump withdraws support for Greene after she demands release of Epstein files
Trump calls Greene traitor as House prepares Epstein files vote
President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Nov. 15, 2025, calling her "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene" after she signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files. Greene texted Trump about the files before he attacked her. The House votes next week.
Why this matters
Trump''s political divorce from Greene exposes MAGA fractures over transparency vs. loyalty. The discharge petition bypassed House leadership, showing Congress can force transparency votes despite White House opposition. Trump''s "traitor" rhetoric against allies radicalized supporters - Greene reported death threats and pipe bomb threat.
Core Facts
Trump withdrew support for Greene on Nov. 15, 2025, calling her ''Marjorie Traitor Greene'' after she signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on Epstein files.
Greene was one of four Republicans who signed the bipartisan petition led by Reps. Massie and Khanna to compel Justice Department to release flight logs and investigation materials.
Greene texted Trump about the files on Nov. 14, which she said ''sent him over the edge.'' She told CNN she stands with rape victims.
House Oversight released 20,000 pages of Epstein documents on Nov. 12, including emails where Trump''s name appeared repeatedly.
Speaker Johnson said the House will vote this week, saying ''We''ll just get this done.'' Rep. Khanna predicted 40 Republicans will vote to release despite Trump''s opposition.
Greene reported death threats and pipe bomb threat after Trump''s attacks. Trump said ''I don''t think her life is in danger. Nobody cares about her.''
Key Actors
Donald Trump
President
Withdrew endorsement of Greene, calling her ''Marjorie Traitor Greene'' and ''lunatic'' after she signed Epstein files petition. Opposed file release, calling it Democrat ''hoax.''
Marjorie Taylor Greene
U.S. Representative (R-Ga.)
Signed discharge petition to force Epstein files vote. Texted Trump about files before he attacked her. Reported death threats and pipe bomb threat after his attacks.
Actionable Insights
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Call your representative to support discharge petition forcing release of Epstein files.
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