Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again at the center of a political firestorm — but this time, she’s directing it squarely at President Donald Trump.
In a revealing “60 Minutes” interview and a follow-up thread on Twitter/X, the Georgia Republican described a heated private phone call in which Trump allegedly “screamed” at her for supporting the full release of government files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
According to Greene, Trump told her the release of the documents “was going to hurt people.” Asked whether that meant himself, Greene didn’t say the words outright — but her broader comments left little room for interpretation.
“He was extremely angry at me”
Greene recounted that the confrontation began after she signed a bipartisan discharge petition, forcing a House vote on releasing the Epstein files — something Trump and his inner circle had quietly fought to block.
“We did talk about the Epstein files, and he was extremely angry at me that I had signed the discharge petition,” Greene told Lesley Stahl.
“Those women deserve everything they’re asking. They deserve for all of it to come out. And he was furious with me.”
Greene said Trump insisted the release would “hurt people,” adding that she believed his opposition had nothing to do with public safety and everything to do with political risk.
The FBI has heavily redacted Trump’s name in past document batches, fueling speculation about the extent of his involvement — speculation Greene indirectly amplified.
Death threats and a political breakup
In the same interview, Greene said her split from Trump triggered severe backlash, including death threats against her and her teenage son. According to Greene, Trump brushed off her concerns when she sent him messages documenting the threats.
“He responded with harsh accusatory replies and zero sympathy,” she posted on X.
She said FBI Director Kash Patel responded with “on it,” and Vice President JD Vance showed sympathy — a pointed contrast she seemed to highlight intentionally.
Trump dismissed her claims last month, saying: “I don’t think her life is in danger. … I don’t think anybody cares about her.”
A resignation, a rift, and a rebuke
Greene’s criticism comes as she prepares to resign from Congress in January — a full year early. It marks a stunning rupture between Trump and one of his former most loyal allies on Capitol Hill, a congresswoman who once served as a de facto foot soldier for the MAGA movement.
Now, she says she’s “America First,” not MAGA — a rhetorical pivot that underscores just how deep the rift has grown.
Trump’s foreign meetings add fuel
Greene also raised eyebrows with a rapid-fire critique of Trump’s recent meetings with international figures — including Syria’s president (whom she described as a former Al Qaeda leader), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and New York’s newly elected socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani.
She claims Trump labeled her a traitor during the same period.
The Epstein bill still passed — unanimously
In the end, Greene and three other Republicans refused to back down. The House and Senate passed the bill to force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files almost unanimously, and Trump signed it quietly.
The White House said Sunday night that Trump “will always put America First” and continues to deliver on his promises.
Greene insists: “No 2028 ambitions”
Rumors swirling in conservative circles suggest that Greene’s break from Trump is the prelude to a presidential run in 2028. But Greene dismissed the claims sharply:
“I have zero plans, zero desire to run for president. I would hate the Senate. I’m not running for governor.”
Still, she acknowledged that no matter how many times she denies it, people seem convinced she’s positioning herself for a future bid.
A political divorce with consequences
For years, Greene and Trump embodied the same wing of the Republican Party.
Their very public rupture — centered on transparency, threats, and the explosive politics of the Epstein files — is now reshaping GOP dynamics at a moment when the party faces mounting pressure to address affordability, security, and foreign policy.
Whether Greene’s revelations reshape Trump’s 2024 narrative or fade into the noise is still unclear. But her message on “60 Minutes” was unmistakable:
She may be leaving Congress, but she’s not leaving quietly.
