Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says former President Donald Trump was “furious” with her over her role in pushing for the public release of government records tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Why It Matters
Greene’s account of Trump’s anger over her support for releasing Epstein-related documents sheds light on divisions within Republican ranks over how far to go on transparency in high-profile criminal cases.
The dispute raises fresh questions about how political and personal interests may shape decisions to hold back or unveil sensitive material—especially in cases as closely watched as Epstein’s, and when they involve prominent political figures and power brokers.
What To Know
In an interview with 60 Minutes on CBS News, Greene said Trump became “furious” after she signed a House discharge petition demanding the release of all government documents linked to Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
Greene told 60 Minutes: “We did talk about the Epstein files, and he was extremely angry at me that I had signed the discharge petition to release the files. I fully believe those women deserve everything they’re asking. They’re asking for all of it to come out. They deserve it. And he was furious with me.”
Pressed on what Trump said, Greene recalled: “He said that it was going to hurt people.”
The interview is Greene’s first nationally televised appearance since announcing that she plans to resign from Congress at the start of next year.
Although Trump initially voiced support for making Epstein records public, Greene’s comments suggest he reversed course once in office and urged House Republicans not to move forward.
Greene was one of just four Republicans who broke with party leaders to sign the discharge petition.
After months of internal pressure and negotiations, legislation ultimately passed, and Trump signed the bill requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all Epstein-related documents within 30 days.
What People Are Saying
On the day Congress voted to compel the DOJ to release the files, Greene framed the moment as a long-awaited step toward justice for Epstein’s accusers.
“Today’s vote to finally force the release of the Epstein files is a major victory for the survivors who’ve waited decades for the truth,” she said.
“I stood with them this morning, the survivors who told the FBI, told law enforcement, begged for help, and were ignored. This vote should’ve been easy. Instead, the original four—Massie, Mace, Boebert, and myself—had to fight through months of intimidation just to get the discharge petition to 218 signatures. Americans are done being lied to. These survivors deserve full transparency. Every document, every truth, every name.”
Trump, meanwhile, has publicly lashed out at Greene as she prepares to step down, calling her resignation “great news for the country” after rescinding his support.
In a Truth Social post at the time, he wrote: “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.’”
What Happens Next
Under the new law, the DOJ is now required to release all remaining Epstein-related documents within 30 days of the bill’s passage.
Once those files are made public, they are expected to spark renewed media coverage, potential legal follow-ups involving Epstein’s associates, and more detailed scrutiny of the federal investigation into his 2019 death.
Greene’s resignation is scheduled for January 5, 2026, and will trigger a special election to fill her seat in Georgia’s 14th District.
Her exit from Congress—and her very public break with Trump over the Epstein records—adds fuel to ongoing battles in Washington over how transparent the government should be, who is held accountable, and where the Republican Party is headed next.
