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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is 'destructive' to the MAGA movement

Greene defended her support for releasing the Epstein files and said Trump's handling of the dispute had damaged the MAGA movement.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is 'destructive' to the MAGA movement
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump's handling of the Epstein files as damaging to the MAGA movement and urged their release. Her remarks came before a House vote on a bill compelling the Justice Department to release the files.

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

Representative who defended her support for releasing the Epstein files and criticized Trump's handling of the issue

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President whose handling of the Epstein files and exchanges with Greene are central to the dispute

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ALSO MENTIONED  Abigail Jackson, White House spokesperson who defended Trump's handling of the files; Jena-Lisa Jones, Epstein victim who urged Trump not to politicize the issue

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Comments on Epstein Files at Capitol Press Conference

Outlets report that Marjorie Taylor Greene supported releasing the Epstein files and criticized Donald Trump over his handling of the issue. Left-leaning outlets frame her stance as evidence of limits to Trump's influence among Republicans. Center outlets focus on her call for release and criticism of Trump's handling, while adding varied reactions and political context.

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