Trump Withdraws Support for Marjorie Taylor Greene Amid Epstein Files Dispute

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his support for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and former staunch ally, amid disagreements over the release of files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Greene, stating, "I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia," and referred to her as "Wacky Marjorie." He further indicated his willingness to support a primary challenger against her in the upcoming midterm elections.

The rift between Trump and Greene has been escalating, particularly over the potential release of unclassified files from the Department of Justice's investigation into Epstein. Greene has been a vocal advocate for transparency, joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers in signing a discharge petition to force a House vote on the matter. She expressed her stance, stating, "Releasing the Epstein files is the easiest thing in the world. Just release it all. Let the American people sort through every bit of it, and, you know, support the victims."

In response to Trump's withdrawal of support, Greene accused him of attempting to intimidate other Republicans ahead of the vote on releasing the Epstein files. She remarked, "It's astonishing really how hard he's fighting to stop the Epstein files from coming out that he actually goes to this level."

The House is expected to vote next week on a measure mandating the full disclosure of Justice Department files related to Epstein. This development underscores the growing divisions within the Republican Party over issues of transparency and accountability.