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Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her 'wacky'

Greene’s push to release the Epstein files became a flashpoint in her public break with Trump.

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her 'wacky'
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Nov 16, 2025
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Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and suggested he would back a primary challenger, after Greene pushed for the release of the Justice Department’s Epstein files. Greene responded publicly, accusing Trump of attacking and misrepresenting her.

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

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 58% good look
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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative pressing for the release of the Epstein files and responding to Trump’s withdrawal of support

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who withdrew his endorsement of Greene and criticized her publicly

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor

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Trump Withdraws Support for Marjorie Taylor Greene Amid Epstein-File Dispute

Outlets report that Trump withdrew his support for Marjorie Taylor Greene and publicly criticized her after she backed releasing Epstein-related files; Greene responded publicly. Left-leaning outlets link the rupture to Greene’s files push and stress divisions among Trump’s supporters. Center outlets recount both figures’ statements, focusing on the withdrawal and the files dispute, with some also reporting Greene’s safety concerns. Right-leaning outlets more often criticize Greene or present Trump’s move as justified, while some emphasize her safety claims or wider Republican divisions.

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