Even Marjorie Taylor Greene was offended when Donald Trump referred to her as a traitor and lunatic. She did not hold back in sharing her displeasure with his recent comments. Despite her fluttering alliances, as well as the growing rift with Trump, Greene still believes that she and Trump can make things work. Her words arrive against a backdrop of her own safety being threatened, which she says is partially out of the incendiary rhetoric that Trump has used.
In an interview, Greene stated, “His remarks, of course, have been hurtful … the most hurtful thing he said, which is absolutely untrue, is he called me a traitor and that is so extremely wrong.” She also argued that these labels could encourage extremist reactions toward her which would endanger her safety. After Trump withdrew his endorsement, Greene reportedly began to get notices from private security companies about danger to her life.
Greene articulated her concerns, saying, “A hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world.” She fears that inciteful rhetoric like Trump’s galvanizes his supporters towards murderous conduct. This worry compounds her anxiety during this chaotic time.
Ultimately, Greene very much wants to appear all-in loyal to Trump and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, fallout be damned. Her legacy support for both is clear, still. She underscored her commitment to forgiveness, stating, “I’m a Christian and one of the most important parts of our faith is forgiveness, and that’s something I’m committed to.” In light of this belief, she remarked, “Well, I certainly hope that we can make up.”
Greene’s explosive public falling out with Trump has been ongoing for months, but in recent days things have escalated sharply. This divergence is in keeping with her notable criticism of Trump’s emphasis on foreign policy matters. Greene even went so far as to agree with him, arguing that he needs to start focusing his efforts back home on inflation and immigration. She expressed a desire for Trump to adopt a tougher stance on immigration, stating, “I would like to see Air Force One parked and staying at home.”
Aside from working through her relationship with Trump, Greene envisions wielding influence directly when the House of Representatives convenes. She intends to support an upcoming vote to release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein. For one, she seeks transparency on behalf of the U.S. government. “I stand with these women, I stand with rape victims … and survivors of trafficking … I believe the country deserves transparency in these files,” she affirmed.
Greene similarly urged a stop to their alleged “toxic infighting” within the political sphere. She urged her colleagues to prioritize unity over division, noting, “Put down the knives, be kind to one another … I never wanted to cause any harm.”
As Greene navigates this challenging chapter in her relationship with Trump, she remains committed to her political endeavors while advocating for change within the party. In her writing, she intertwines keen and often painful observation with political activism. This combination foregrounds her fundamentally complicated position as the of one of the vaunted T.