Trump Distances Himself From Marjorie Taylor Greene,Once a Staunch Ally
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has begun to publicly distance himself from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene,a leading figure in the MAGA movement and one of his most vocal defenders in Congress,signaling a potential fracturing within the Republican party. The shift comes as Greene navigates a public image overhaul, adopting positions that increasingly diverge from Trump’s and prompting speculation about her future political ambitions.
The evolving dynamic marks a critically important moment for both figures.Greene rose to prominence as a staunch supporter of Trump, embracing his “America First” agenda and amplifying his claims of election fraud.Now, she is publicly criticizing republican leadership and even distancing herself from Trump on key issues, a move that appears to be alienating her from the former president and his base. This comes after Greene announced in July she would not run for governor, then criticized clientelistic politics, and has recently engaged in media appearances aimed at broadening her appeal beyond die-hard Trump supporters.
In recent weeks, Greene has publicly disagreed with Trump on issues including the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and a proposed aid package for Argentina. during an October interview on the Tim Dillon podcast, when asked about a potential 2028 presidential run, Greene stated, “I hate politics” and expressed a desire to “fix problems,” without offering a definitive answer.
The most visible sign of the rift came following Greene’s appearances on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” and ABC’s “The View” in November. On “The View,” Greene criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to address healthcare, leading co-host Sunny Hostin to remark, “I feel like I’m sitting next to a entirely different Marjorie Taylor Greene,” and Joy Behar to suggest she ”become a Democrat.” Greene responded,”I’m not a Democrat. I think both sides have failed.”
