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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says 'Furious' Trump Told Her That Releasing the Epstein Files 'Was Going to Hurt People'

Greene said Trump was angry with her for signing a petition seeking release of the Epstein files.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says 'Furious' Trump Told Her That Releasing the Epstein Files 'Was Going to Hurt People'
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Marjorie Taylor Greene said Donald Trump was furious with her for signing a petition to release the Epstein files, telling her their release “was going to hurt people.” The petition forced a vote, and Greene later announced she would resign from Congress in January.

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Representative who signed the discharge petition seeking release of the Epstein files

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Discusses Trump and Epstein Files in 60 Minutes Interview

In a 60 Minutes interview, Marjorie Taylor Greene said President Donald Trump was angry with her for signing a petition seeking the release of Epstein files. Left-leaning outlets present Greene’s remarks as evidence of Republican dissent and fear of Trump. Center outlets focus on Greene’s account of Trump’s reaction, with some adding context about her planned departure or the files’ release.

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