A dramatic political schism has erupted between former US President Donald Trump and one of his most prominent congressional allies, Marjorie Taylor Greene, centring on the highly anticipated release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The Trigger: A Truth Social Broadside
The extraordinary public dispute began on Friday evening when Donald Trump unleashed a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform. In a stunning reversal, he formally withdrew his support for the Georgia representative. Trump accused Greene of having 'gone Far Left' and labelled her a 'ranting lunatic'.
This verbal attack marked a significant departure from their previously close political relationship, sending shockwaves through Republican circles.
Greene's Rapid Retort and Explosive Allegations
Congresswoman Greene issued a forceful response within the hour, refusing to let the accusations stand unchallenged. She publicly stated, 'President Trump just attacked me and lied about me.'
Central to her defence were screenshots of text messages she claimed to have sent to Trump earlier that day. Greene suggested these messages concerning the Epstein files were the true catalyst for his fury. One text, apparently directed at Trump, advised him to 'lean in' to former President Bill Clinton's connections to the convicted sex offender.
'Check the flight logs of Epstein's plane. Bill Clinton is on there like 26 times! Hillary too!!' the text read. It further described Epstein as 'the spider that wove the web of the deep state.'
The Core Conflict: The Upcoming Epstein Vote
In a subsequent lengthy statement posted online, Greene explicitly linked Trump's attack to an impending congressional vote. She asserted, 'he’s coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next weeks vote to release the Epstein files.'
She expressed astonishment at the intensity of his efforts to allegedly suppress the documents, suggesting his motivation was to prevent their public disclosure. Greene's response also included a text message she attributed to Trump, which she presented as evidence that his actions were a direct reaction to her stance on the Epstein case.
This public confrontation between a former president and a key supporter underscores the deep political tensions surrounding the upcoming decision on the Epstein files, a story that continues to develop.
