Former President Donald Trump has finally reached his limit with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, giving her a new appalling nickname: ‘Wacky.’
On November 14, Trump shared on social media, “All I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” He announced that he no longer supports her and hinted that someone should run against her in Georgia’s Republican primary in 2026.
This dramatic turn of events followed more than a month of appearances where Greene, typically Trump’s devoted supporter, began to clash with GOP leadership and increasingly criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Just hours prior to Trump’s social media announcement, Greene didn’t hold back in sharing her strong views: “Nobody cares about any foreign countries. The weekly visits from foreign leaders to the White House? Seriously, who cares?” as she declared to NBC News.
Her fallout with Trump coincides with her attempts to push Congress to vote and release all records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, which have been held back by the Trump administration, now calling the situation a hoax and failing to fulfill a previous promise.
What Fueled the Trump-Greene Split?
Trump indicated that Greene had distanced herself from him months ago after he showed her a poll indicating she wouldn’t win a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. However, Greene countered this by posting text messages that she had exchanged with Trump about Epstein, saying, “Apparently this is what sent him over the edge.”
She further explained, “He’s coming after me hard, trying to intimidate other Republicans ahead of next week’s vote to release those Epstein files. Honestly, it’s shocking how he’s pushing to keep those files hidden.”
Despite her solid track record of backing Trump—she has claimed to be ‘America First’—Greene made a bold declaration: “I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump. I worship God, Jesus is my savior, and I serve my district in GA14 and the American people.”
Afterwards, on November 15, Greene advocated for “a new way forward” suggesting that political disagreements don’t have to break relationships. “The toxic political complex feeds on division, but ultimately delivers nothing good for the American people, whom I truly treasure,” she wrote.
The Unfolding Rift Between Trump and Greene
Greene gained notoriety for criticizing GOP leaders during the government shutdown that began on October 1 and echoed certain healthcare concerns similar to what Democrats said had prevented a vote to reopen the government.
On November 10, she directed her criticism towards Trump, tweeting, “I wish we could have endless meetings at the White House focused on domestic issues, not on foreign countries and their leaders,” specifically referencing Trump meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
As Trump shifted his focus toward foreign policy with recent trips to Asia and the Middle East, Democrats capitalized on cost-of-living challenges, a strategy that helped them win seats in the elections earlier this month.
Defending his actions, Trump responded to Greene’s comments while en route to Florida on Air Force One, ultimately issuing a social media statement about the possibility of a primary contender against her. “I understand that wonderful, Conservative people are considering running against Marjorie in her District of Georgia, and they, too, are fed up with her antics,” Trump posted, declaring his support for the right candidate.
Contributors: Erin Mansfield, Joey Garrison
This piece first appeared on USA TODAY: ‘I worship God,’ not Donald Trump, says MAGA stalwart Marjorie Taylor Greene
