Political Shockwave: Trump Applauds Greene's Sudden Exit
In a dramatic political development that has sent shockwaves through Republican circles, former President Donald Trump has publicly celebrated the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Georgia representative announced her departure from Congress on Friday, just one week after Trump withdrew his endorsement of the longtime MAGA ally.
The rift between the two prominent Republican figures became apparent when Greene released a video announcing her official exit from Congress. Trump initially responded to the news by phone on Friday night, telling ABC News White House correspondent Rachel Scott, "I think it's great news for the country. It's great."
Truth Social Bombshell: Trump's Morning Rant
The former president doubled down on his position through an unusually early Saturday morning post on his Truth Social platform. At 6:45 a.m., Trump unleashed a scathing critique of his former ally, writing: "Marjorie 'Traitor' Brown, because of PLUMMETING Poll Numbers, and not wanting to face a Primary Challenger with a strong Trump Endorsement (where she would have no chance of winning!), has decided to call it 'quits.'"
The tension between Trump and Greene appears to stem from the congresswoman's persistent calls to release classified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex trafficker who had connections with Trump. Greene has openly accused the president of turning against her specifically because of her stance on the Epstein matter.
Kentucky Republicans Drawn Into Political Crossfire
In his Saturday social media outburst, Trump also targeted two Kentucky Republicans - Representative Thomas Massie and Senator Rand Paul. Massie had filed a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, while Paul has publicly stated he was "on the side of transparency" regarding the matter.
Trump specifically criticized Greene's "relationship with the WORST Republican Congressman in decades, Tom Massie of Kentucky, also known as Rand Paul Jr. because he votes against the Republican Party (and really good legislation!)." He suggested this alliance had contributed to Greene's political downfall.
The Georgia congresswoman had broken with Trump on multiple fronts beyond the Epstein controversy, including his handling of the recent government shutdown and what she perceived as insufficient Republican plans to help Americans losing health insurance subsidies.
The Final Straw: Withdrawn Endorsement and Phone Call Dispute
Trump revealed last week that he would endorse a challenger against Greene in the midterms, effectively withdrawing his support. In his Saturday post, he explained the deterioration of their relationship, writing: "For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD."
Despite the harsh criticism, Trump concluded his message with a note of appreciation: "Nevertheless, I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country! President DJT."
In her Friday statement, Greene framed her departure as representative of broader concerns within the MAGA movement. She argued that "If I am cast aside by MAGA Inc and replaced by Neocons, Big Pharma, Big Tech, Military Industrial Complex, foreign leaders, and the elite donor class that can't even relate to real Americans, then many common Americans have been cast aside and replaced as well."
The public fallout between these two prominent Republican figures marks a significant moment in conservative politics, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party about transparency regarding the Epstein case and the direction of the MAGA movement post-Trump presidency.
