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Ex-Trump loyalist claims his followers only support him now out of 'fear'

Trump responded to Greene's interview with social media attacks and told reporters he did not think her life was in danger.

Ex-Trump loyalist claims his followers only support him now out of 'fear'
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Dec 8, 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene said in a 60 Minutes interview that Republicans fear crossing Donald Trump, after she broke with him over releasing the Epstein files. Trump responded with personal attacks on social media and to reporters; Greene has also said she plans to leave office in January after receiving threats.

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President criticized by Greene and the subject of her claims about Republican colleagues

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

Representative whose break with Trump and comments about Republican colleagues are the focus of the article

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Nancy Mace
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Representative who signed the petition to advance the Epstein files bill

Ted Cruz
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Senator described as having taken a stance against Trump

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Discusses Trump’s Reaction to Epstein Files Support

Marjorie Taylor Greene said Donald Trump was angry after she signed a petition seeking release of the Epstein files and told her disclosure would hurt people. Left-leaning outlets frame her account as evidence of Trump’s reluctance to release the files. Center outlets mostly report her account in descriptive terms, while some broaden the story to their public split and later exchanges.

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