Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has launched a fierce counterattack against former President Donald Trump after he labelled her a "traitor" during a heated dispute over the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Defiance Over Epstein Files Transparency
The political confrontation erupted as Greene joined three other Republican representatives in signing a discharge petition that forced a House vote on the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act. This move came despite Trump's direct demand that she remove her name from the petition.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday 18 November 2025, Greene stood alongside fellow sponsors of the legislation and survivors of Epstein's abuse, delivering a pointed response to the former president's criticism.
"Let me tell you what a traitor is," Greene stated firmly. "A traitor is an American that serves foreign countries and themselves. A patriot is an American that serves the United States of America and Americans like the women standing behind me."
Loyalty Versus Principle
The Georgia representative revealed that she had given Trump her "loyalty for free" but emphasised she would not retreat from supporting the victims of Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Greene's remarks highlight the growing tension within the Republican party as it navigates the sensitive political landscape surrounding the Epstein case. The former financier's connections to numerous high-profile figures have made the document release a potentially explosive political issue.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the full release of all government files concerning investigations into Epstein and Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in facilitating Epstein's abuse of underage girls.
The Real Test Ahead
While Greene predicted unanimous House approval for the legislation, she issued a stark warning about the challenges that would follow the vote.
The "real test," according to Greene, will be whether the Department of Justice complies with the law and actually releases the complete case files from investigations into Epstein and Maxwell's activities.
President Trump has pledged to sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk, but Greene's comments suggest concerns about potential resistance from federal agencies in implementing the transparency measures.
The political drama represents a significant rupture between Greene and Trump, who have previously been close allies. The public nature of their disagreement over such a sensitive subject indicates substantial political stakes for both figures.
As the House prepares for what could be a landmark vote on government transparency regarding one of the most notorious sexual abuse cases in recent history, all eyes will be on how this Republican infighting develops and what it means for the future release of the Epstein documents.
