President Donald Trump has effectively severed ties with his longtime supporter and ally, Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her "'Wacky' Marjorie" and indicating that he would endorse a challenger against her in next year's midterm elections if the right person runs.
The break came after months of simmering tension between the two, which has been fueled by Greene's increasingly moderate stance. In recent weeks, she has made comments critical of Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, and suggested that Trump needs to focus on addressing high prices at home rather than his emphasis on foreign affairs.
Trump responded to Greene's criticism with a scathing post, saying he was "astounded" by her comments and accusing her of going "Far Left." He also claimed that she had lost touch with conservative values and said he couldn't take one of her calls because she is a "ranting Lunatic."
Greene fired back at Trump on X, saying he had attacked her and lied about her. She shared a screenshot of a text message she sent to the president earlier in the day about releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, which she claimed was what triggered his response.
The split between Trump and Greene marks a significant shift for the Republican leader, who has long been praised by some MAGA supporters like Greene as a champion of conservative values. The break also comes at a time when voter sentiment is shifting in favor of Democrats, particularly in the wake of recent elections in New Jersey and Virginia.
In an interview with NBC News last week, Greene expressed frustration that Trump was focusing on foreign policy rather than domestic issues, saying he needed to "come back to his roots" as a conservative leader. Trump responded by saying she had "lost her way."
Since then, Greene has attempted to tone down her rhetoric and adopt a more moderate approach, which has apparently rubbed off on some of the Republican establishment. In an appearance on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin noted that the Marjorie Taylor Greene she saw on the show was "completely different" from the one Trump had been praising.
Greene insisted that she is not a Democrat and wants to "fix problems" rather than run for office, but her comments have raised questions about whether she will continue to identify as a conservative. The dispute between Trump and Greene has left many in the Republican party wondering which way their base leader is leaning in terms of ideology and policy priorities.
The rift between Trump and Greene serves as a reminder that even the most loyal supporters can fall out with their leaders over issues like foreign policy, economic strategy, or even personal behavior. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen whether other Republicans will follow suit and distance themselves from Trump's increasingly divisive leadership style.
The break came after months of simmering tension between the two, which has been fueled by Greene's increasingly moderate stance. In recent weeks, she has made comments critical of Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, and suggested that Trump needs to focus on addressing high prices at home rather than his emphasis on foreign affairs.
Trump responded to Greene's criticism with a scathing post, saying he was "astounded" by her comments and accusing her of going "Far Left." He also claimed that she had lost touch with conservative values and said he couldn't take one of her calls because she is a "ranting Lunatic."
Greene fired back at Trump on X, saying he had attacked her and lied about her. She shared a screenshot of a text message she sent to the president earlier in the day about releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, which she claimed was what triggered his response.
The split between Trump and Greene marks a significant shift for the Republican leader, who has long been praised by some MAGA supporters like Greene as a champion of conservative values. The break also comes at a time when voter sentiment is shifting in favor of Democrats, particularly in the wake of recent elections in New Jersey and Virginia.
In an interview with NBC News last week, Greene expressed frustration that Trump was focusing on foreign policy rather than domestic issues, saying he needed to "come back to his roots" as a conservative leader. Trump responded by saying she had "lost her way."
Since then, Greene has attempted to tone down her rhetoric and adopt a more moderate approach, which has apparently rubbed off on some of the Republican establishment. In an appearance on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin noted that the Marjorie Taylor Greene she saw on the show was "completely different" from the one Trump had been praising.
Greene insisted that she is not a Democrat and wants to "fix problems" rather than run for office, but her comments have raised questions about whether she will continue to identify as a conservative. The dispute between Trump and Greene has left many in the Republican party wondering which way their base leader is leaning in terms of ideology and policy priorities.
The rift between Trump and Greene serves as a reminder that even the most loyal supporters can fall out with their leaders over issues like foreign policy, economic strategy, or even personal behavior. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen whether other Republicans will follow suit and distance themselves from Trump's increasingly divisive leadership style.
she finally had enough of his ego 
but now we're all wondering what this means for the republican party in 2024... like will they even have a unifying candidate or will it be a free for all? 
at least gtfo trump already 
" - This situation with Trump and Greene is like a marathon, not a sprint. Both are digging in their heels and refusing to budge. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in 2024 
. I mean, I thought he'd stick by her forever, what with all the crazy conspiracy theories she's spouting out 
. I think it's safe to say that Trump is just trying to maintain some semblance of control over his party 
. Greene may have lost her "Wacky" Marjorie persona, but she still might be trouble for Republicans in the long run 
And now Marjorie's firing back, saying he attacked her and lied about her, which I am HERE. FOR.
It's like, we get it, you're a big cheese, but can't you just have a calm and rational conversation every once in a while? 
Trump is totally losing control, fam! 
He can't even keep Marjorie Taylor Greene on board anymore, and now he's basically saying she's a traitor to the conservative cause? 
Like, what's next? Is he gonna start attacking his own base? 
This whole situation is getting more and more juicy by the minute... I mean, who knew Trump was so easily rattled? 
like, girl do u! anyway i don't think this split is a huge deal for trump's base he's still got millions of ppl who are die-hard about him no matter what he does 
. Now we're left wondering if she'll even try to run for re-election at this point 
. And now she's trying to tone down her rhetoric, but it's hard to see how that's going to fly with Trump.
. They're already struggling to coalesce around a unified message, and now they've got this divide within their own ranks. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all shakes out in 2024 
. Will other Republicans distance themselves from Trump? Can he really just keep alienating his base and expect them to still show up at the polls? 
I think we're about to find out...
. And btw, "Wacky" Marjorie sounds like something out of a sitcom 
. This whole thing reeks of Trump's ego and inability to accept criticism 
she was getting too radical for trumps liking anyway... now we might actually see a more moderate face pop up in the republican party 
which btw could be a game changer for the dems in 2024 
also can we talk about how crazy this whole thing is? like, one day she's all in on the trump train and the next she's trying to distance herself from him because he's being too divisive 
i think it's time for them to have some tough conversations about what it means to be conservative in today's world 
. And honestly, I don't know which way I'd want my party to go either... maybe this is an opportunity for some folks to take back control and move towards a more moderate agenda? 
Greene's been trying to tone down her rhetoric and it seems like she's lost Trump's approval, but you gotta wonder if other Repubs will follow suit. Will they just sit back and let Trump do his thing or step up and take on the new kid on the block? Either way, it's gonna be a real mess 
. Trump's reaction seems a bit extreme, even for him 
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. We'll have to wait and see how it plays out in 2024