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Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

Trump publicly denounced Greene and said he would back a challenger if the right person runs.

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
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President Donald Trump publicly broke with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, insulting her and saying he would support a challenger if the right candidate runs. Greene said her push to release the Epstein files prompted his response, amid months of disagreement over Republican leadership and policy priorities.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Tucker Carlson, Commentator Greene publicly sided with during a dispute with Trump; Xi Jinping, Chinese leader referenced in Trump's explanation of his trip to China

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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, criticized her and said he could back a primary challenger. Coverage linked their dispute to her push to release Epstein-related files. Left-leaning outlets frame Trump's post as an attack, against the backdrop of Greene's policy disputes and Epstein-file push. Center outlets generally present both accounts and link the break to the Epstein files, with some stressing Greene's reported threats. Right-leaning outlets split: some cast Trump's move as a response to Greene's complaints or political shift; others foreground her criticisms of him or wider Republican divisions.

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