Trump Ends Support for Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Epstein Dispute

Major Political Split Rocks Republican Party

In a stunning political development, former President Donald Trump has publicly severed ties with one of his most loyal congressional allies, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. The dramatic breakup unfolded on Trump's Truth Social platform where he announced he would support a primary challenger against Greene in the 2026 midterm elections.

The Epstein Connection

The rupture centers around Greene's push for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, with a crucial House vote scheduled for next week. Trump described Greene as a 'ranting Lunatic' who has 'gone Far Left' in his social media post. 'I will be supporting her opponent, if the right person runs,' Trump wrote, marking a complete reversal from his previous strong endorsement of the controversial congresswoman.

Greene, who has represented Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021, responded on X, writing: 'I have supported the president with too much of my precious time and my own money.' She accused Trump of lying about her calling him, saying she had only sent text messages that apparently 'pushed him over the edge.'

Background of the Relationship

Marjorie Taylor Greene has been one of Trump's most vocal supporters since his first presidential campaign. She was a prominent figure in the Make America Great Again movement and supported Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results based on unfounded claims of voter fraud. However, tensions have been building for months as Greene increasingly criticized Trump's focus on foreign policy over domestic issues affecting American families.

The breaking point came when Greene joined three other Republican representatives - Thomas Massie, Lauren Boebert, and Nancy Mace - in signing a discharge petition that forced a House vote on releasing all government files related to the Epstein investigation. The petition reached the required 218 signatures this week, with all 214 Democrats and the four Republicans supporting the measure.

Epstein Document Controversy

In an interview with Politico, Greene had argued that the White House should release all Epstein documents. 'Just release it all, let the American people figure it all out and, you know, support the victims. That's just the most logical, the easiest thing in the world,' she said.

Trump has repeatedly called the focus on Epstein a 'hoax' and has instead pushed for investigations into Epstein's connections to prominent Democrats, particularly the Clinton family. The House Oversight Committee recently released over 20,000 pages of records from Epstein's estate, including emails where Epstein referenced Trump.

Political Implications

This public split represents a significant shift in Republican party dynamics. Greene has been one of the most prominent MAGA-aligned figures in Congress and her falling out with Trump could signal changing alliances within the conservative movement. Political analysts suggest Trump may be attempting to distance himself from some of the more extreme elements of his base as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

Greene believes Trump's public attack is strategic, telling reporters: 'I think President Trump is afraid of the Epstein documents being released. Next week the House votes on this, and according to me, Trump is trying with his public attack to get Republicans to vote against the release.'

The upcoming House vote on Epstein document release now becomes a critical test of Trump's influence over congressional Republicans, with Greene and her three Republican colleagues potentially facing political consequences for their stance.