In a dramatic political rupture, former President Donald Trump has publicly turned on his longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, labelling her a 'ranting lunatic' and withdrawing his endorsement as their conflict over the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents intensifies.
The Insult That Shook Washington
The feud erupted into public view late on Friday, 15 November 2025, when Trump took to his Truth Social platform to launch a scathing attack on the Georgia Republican. He declared he was withdrawing his support and endorsement of the congresswoman, suggesting that conservatives in her district should consider a primary challenge.
'I understand that wonderful, Conservative people are thinking about primarying Marjorie in her District of Georgia,' Trump wrote, adding that any credible challenger would have his 'Complete and Unyielding Support.' In a significant personal blow, he revealed he no longer takes her calls.
The Epstein Files: The Core of the Conflict
The extraordinary falling-out stems from Greene's determination to force the government to release more files from the Department of Justice concerning the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Greene was one of only four House Republicans who joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the matter.
Prior to Trump's verbal assault, Greene had accused the White House of a 'huge miscalculation' in its approach to the latest attempts to secure further Epstein disclosures. She argued that the administration was brushing off the issue, a stance she clearly found unacceptable.
Greene's 'Astonishing' Rebuttal
Responding on social media platform X, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed shock at the 'astonishing' vitriol from the former president. She framed his attack as a tactical move to intimidate other Republicans.
'I have supported President Trump with too much of my precious time, too much of my own money, and fought harder for him even when almost all other Republicans turned their back and denounced him,' she stated. In a defining declaration of independence, she added, 'But I don't worship or serve Donald Trump.'
The political drama is set for its next chapter as the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote next week on a proposal to force the government to release more Epstein files, a vote in which Greene's support is now guaranteed.
