President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is withdrawing his support and endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., signaling a major rift in his MAGA coalition.
The move comes after Greene publicly criticized Trump for prioritizing foreign policy over what she calls an “America First” agenda. In an NBC News interview published just hours before Trump’s social media post, Greene questioned his focus on international issues instead of domestic concerns.
On Truth Social, Trump accused Greene of constant complaining and suggested her criticisms were politically motivated. He also highlighted that he had discouraged her from running for Senate or governor, adding that she would have had little chance of success without his endorsement.
“All I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” Trump wrote. “She has told many people that 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.”
Trump also hinted that he may support a primary challenger against Greene in her House district. The president praised the state of the country under his leadership, suggesting Greene’s criticisms were attempts to gain political advantage rather than genuine concerns.
Greene responded on social media, accusing Trump of lying about her and attacking her character. She suggested the president’s frustration might be tied to the renewed attention on the Jeffrey Epstein case, as the House prepares to vote next week to compel the Justice Department to release all related files.
Greene wrote, “It’s astonishing really how hard he’s fighting to stop the Epstein files from coming out that he actually goes to this level. But really 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.”
She emphasized her independence from Trump, stating that she serves her district and the American people, not any political figure. “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,” Greene wrote. “But I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump. I worship God, Jesus is my savior, and I serve my district GA14 and the American people.”
Once one of Trump’s staunchest allies, Greene has broken with him over several issues. These include disputes over the recently ended government shutdown, Obamacare subsidies, foreign policy priorities, and the release of the Epstein investigation files.
Greene first won her seat in 2020, inspired by Trump to run. She retained her position last year with more than 64% of the vote in her district, proving her strong support base despite recent tensions with the former president.
The public split between Trump and Greene marks a notable shakeup in the Republican Party, highlighting growing disagreements among MAGA supporters over policy priorities, political strategy, and the handling of sensitive investigations like the Epstein case.
