In a striking departure from her usual alignment, outgoing Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has issued a stark warning about former President Donald Trump's influence within the party. During an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins that aired Wednesday, Greene suggested Trump's once unshakeable hold on the GOP is weakening and forecast serious electoral challenges ahead.
The "Dam Is Breaking" on Trump's Influence
Greene, who represents Georgia, did not mince words when assessing the current state of the Republican Party. "I think the dam is breaking," she stated bluntly to Collins on "The Source." This comment comes after Greene herself has recently drawn Trump's ire for breaking with him on several key issues.
She pointed to concrete signs of growing resistance among Republican lawmakers. Specifically, Greene cited the 13 GOP members of Congress who voted to overturn a Trump executive order concerning the firing of federal workers. She noted the audacity of those lawmakers attending the White House Christmas party shortly after their vote. "That's pretty bold," she remarked.
Further evidence, according to Greene, came from Indiana Republicans who opposed a redistricting plan backed by the former president. She interprets these actions as early campaigning for the 2026 elections, signalling the beginning of a "lame-duck season" where incumbents will prioritize their own re-elections above party loyalty.
A Grim Forecast for the 2026 Midterm Elections
Extending her analysis, Greene delivered a pessimistic prediction for her party's immediate future. "I think the midterms are going to be very hard for Republicans," she admitted. "I'm one of the people that's willing to admit the truth and say I don't see Republicans winning the midterms right now."
Greene anticipates that more Republicans in both the House and Senate will soon publicly split with Trump as the election cycle approaches. She also pushed back directly on one of Trump's recent claims, emphasizing that the affordability crisis facing many Americans is real and pressing. "Affordability is a crisis," Greene asserted, calling for more empathy from the billionaire former president.
Condemning Trump's "Classless" Remarks
In a notable moment of criticism, Greene condemned Trump's comments following the deaths of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Trump had dismissed Reiner as "deranged" due to past criticisms.
Greene did not hold back in her assessment of Trump's statement. "I thought that statement was absolutely, completely below the office of the president of the United States," she told Collins. "Classless. And it was just wrong."
On a personal note, Greene brushed off speculation that Trump might have attended her upcoming wedding to Real America's Voice host Brian Glenn, to whom she recently announced her engagement. "Not necessarily," she said, indicating she and Glenn plan a smaller ceremony.
The interview, which aired on December 17, 2025, presents a rare public critique from a figure once closely allied with Trump, highlighting potential fractures within the Republican base as the next election cycle begins to take shape.
