Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia lashed out at what she described as the “establishment Republican Party,” accusing party insiders of feeling threatened by her independence and hardline conservatism in a social media post on Tuesday.
Why It Matters
Greene’s intensifying clashes with fellow Republicans—including figures closely aligned with President Donald Trump—highlight a growing rupture within the GOP’s MAGA wing. The dispute underscores deeper tensions over loyalty, transparency, and the party’s future direction.
Once one of Trump’s most vocal allies, Greene has increasingly positioned herself as a critic, drawing attention to broader disagreements over policy priorities and party culture. The fallout raises questions about Republican unity as future elections approach.
What to Know
Greene, long associated with the MAGA movement and formerly close to Trump, has sharpened her criticism of both the former president and Republican colleagues in recent weeks. After announcing she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, Greene has publicly condemned Trump, focusing in particular on his handling of issues related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump has since withdrawn his endorsement of Greene and referred to her as a “traitor” during recent public appearances.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Greene targeted the “establishment Republican Party, the consulting class, and their paid shills,” arguing they are threatened because she “outflank[s] them all on the right” and is “controlled by no one.”
She went on to say: “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 exchanged barbs with prominent conservative commentators, including Scott Jennings, a former adviser to President George W. Bush, who labeled her “a lib” in a social media post.
In another message, Greene urged voters to speak out if they believe elected officials are still funding “fraud,” wasteful spending, or foreign wars disconnected from Americans’ daily lives. She concluded by calling on voters to “hold the people you vote for accountable.”
What People Are Saying
Scott Jennings wrote 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, setting off a special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Her exit comes as Republicans head toward the 2026 midterm cycle amid renewed debate over internal unity and ideological direction.
