Former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a public verbal attack on his one-time political ally, Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, during a campaign rally on Friday night. Trump used the event in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to mock Greene with a new nickname and question her conservative credentials.
The 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' Jab
Addressing the rally crowd, Trump referred to the congresswoman as "Marjorie Traitor Brown." He offered an explanation for the name change, stating, "because green turns to brown under stress." This marked a significant escalation in tensions between the two figures, who were previously closely aligned in the 'Make America Great Again' movement.
The rift has been growing for months. Greene has faced backlash from Trump for her criticism of his administration's handling of several key issues. These points of contention notably include the release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files and the recent government shutdown.
A Public Falling Out and Accusations
Trump expressed bewilderment at Greene's recent actions, particularly her media appearances. "What the hell happened to her?" he asked the audience. "She... must have been a stone cold liberal. She's on CNN now all the time. Can you believe it?" This comment followed an interview Greene gave to CNN's Kaitlan Collins, where she warned Republicans about potential disappointments in the 2026 midterm elections and suggested Trump's grip on the party was loosening.
The former president attributed their split to personal dynamics, claiming Greene became upset when he did not return her frequent phone calls. "I've got a family. I said, 'Talk to my family too.' You can't call a president every single day," Trump stated. He described her behavior as "highly neurotic," while humorously adding that he himself possesses "controlled neuroses" which he considers a source of energy.
Claims About Greene's Congressional Future
Trump's remarks also came ahead of Greene's recently announced decision not to seek re-election. He directly linked her resignation from Congress to a lack of his support. "She dropped out because I wasn't going to endorse her, and the person I would have endorsed was going to kill her in the polls," he claimed.
Dismissing narratives about her bravery for leaving, Trump argued, "No, brave would be to stay... it's one of those things, but she dropped out." He concluded by questioning the authenticity of her political shift, stating, "I can't believe that people can change so much, but you can't go from being a strong conservative to a stone cold liberal, unless you were lying."
This public denunciation signals a dramatic fracture within a faction of the Republican Party and highlights the ongoing internal debates about its direction post-Trump presidency.
