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MAGA's darkest hour: MTG's Epstein revolt rips open Trump's rawest wound as Israel, economy and migrant crises close in

Greene defended her support for releasing the Epstein files after Trump withdrew his endorsement.

MAGA's darkest hour: MTG's Epstein revolt rips open Trump's rawest wound as Israel, economy and migrant crises close in
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Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump publicly clashed over releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, after Trump withdrew his endorsement and Greene defended her support for disclosure. The dispute is part of wider divisions among Trump’s allies over immigration, Israel and the administration’s priorities.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative who backed an effort to release the Epstein files and publicly responded to Trump.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who opposed the effort to release the Epstein files, withdrew his endorsement of Greene and defended H-1B visas.

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who supported Massie’s effort to force a vote on the Epstein files.

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House, whose ability to stop the vote was limited by the petition’s signatures.

Former president referenced by Trump in a comparison of their records.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who led the effort to secure a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

Colorado representative who supported Massie’s effort to force a vote on the Epstein files.

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Vermont senator mentioned as sharing Greene’s description of the war in Gaza.

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president mentioned as Trump’s opponent in the previous presidential election.

Florida House candidate who criticized Trump’s position on foreign workers.

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose connections to Epstein Greene urged Trump to emphasize.; Candace Owens, Political commentator who criticized Trump’s handling of Israel and made a claim about Israeli blackmail.; Charlie Kirk, Late political activist whom Carlson said had urged Trump not to get involved in the conflict.; Elon Musk, Former Department of Government Efficiency chair who criticized Trump over the Epstein files.; Hillary Clinton, Former secretary of state mentioned in Greene’s message about Epstein flight logs.; Laura Ingraham, Fox News host who challenged Trump’s defense of H-1B visas in an interview.; Riley Gaines, Activist mentioned as criticizing Trump’s response to people seeking answers about Epstein.; Tucker Carlson, Political commentator who criticized U.S. support for Israel and described it as an issue dividing conservatives.; Vivek Ramaswamy, Former presidential candidate and former DOGE co-chief whose support for skilled foreign workers had drawn criticism.

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