Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia ripped into “establishment Republican Party” members who she says are “threatened” by her, in a post to social media on Tuesday.
Newsweek reached out to Greene’s office via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Greene’s escalating clashes with fellow Republicans—particularly those aligned with President Donald Trump—mark a seemingly significant fracture within the GOP’s “MAGA” wing as the party confronts issues of loyalty, transparency, and party identity.
Greene’s transformation from a leading Trump ally to an outspoken critic has spotlighted broader disagreements over policy direction and party culture, casting possible uncertainty on Republican unity heading into future elections.
What To Know
Representative Greene, once a stalwart of the MAGA movement and close Trump ally, has sharpened her criticism of both President Trump and fellow Republicans in recent weeks. After announcing her resignation from Congress—effective January 5, 2026—Greene has publicly denounced Trump, mainly for his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump previously withdrew his endorsement and called Greene a “traitor” during recent public appearances.
Taking to X on Tuesday, the Georgia lawmaker called out the “establishment Republican Party, the consulting class, and their paid shills” for being threatened by her because “I outflank them all on the right, I’m controlled by no one,” she said.
Greene continued in part saying: “I’m more conservative than they are and my voting record proves it. I’m unapologetically America FIRST and my voting record proves it, and they are neocon warmongering globalists and their record proves it. Trump called me a traitor because I stood with women, who were raped as teenagers and trafficked by Epstein, and I refused to do his bidding and take my name off the Epstein discharge petition to release the files. If you agree with him that elite rich powerful pedophiles and rapists should be protected, then you have sick problems.”
Greene has also sparred with high-profile conservative commentators, including Scott Jennings, a former adviser to President George W. Bush, who labeled her “a lib” in a social media post.
“And most importantly, if you voted for Trump and Republicans and they are still funding ridiculous fraud and garbage and foreign wars that have nothing to do with your life, then SPEAK UP!,” Greene said, while concluding that people should “Hold the people you vote for accountable”.
What People Are Saying
Jennings on X on Monday: “MTG became a lib this year… So what? The MAGA ‘division’ narrative is overblown intentionally by those who want to see President Trump fail. Trump is still extremely popular among Republicans; he’s the strongest Party boss in the modern era. It’s time to focus on winning”
What Happens Next
Greene’s resignation will take effect on January 5, 2026, triggering a special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Her departure comes at a time when the Republican Party may be questioning internal loyalty as the 2026 midterm cycle approaches.
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