A public feud between President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of his most loyal supporters, has deepened over her criticism of his handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigative records, foreign policy, healthcare costs, and the recent government shutdown.
The rift, which led Trump to call Greene a "traitor" and withdraw his endorsement, has created unease among Republican voters in her northwest Georgia district and prompted rare outreach from Democrats on shared priorities.
Local party gatherings now openly address the tension, with leaders urging members not to take sides while acknowledging the clash between two powerful MAGA voices is painful but urging continued support for both.
In Walker County and surrounding areas, Republican voters overwhelmingly want full release of Epstein materials remain loyal to both Trump and Greene despite the president’s attacks.
Party officials warn the feud risks distracting from voter attention from affordability concerns at a moment when economic worries helped Democrats in recent elections.
Greene, re-elected in 2024 with 64% of the vote, now faces four Republican primary challengers, some encouraged by Trump’s disavowal and her criticism of U.S. aid to Israel.
Yet many local supporters praise her independence, with one young party leader saying her Epstein advocacy sealed his backing, and others predicting she would defeat any Trump-backed opponent.
Across the aisle, Greene’s public apology for toxic rhetoric, her role in forcing a House vote on Epstein files alongside Democrats, and her criticisms of healthcare premium increases and the Gaza war have prompted cautious outreach.
Several Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Jasmine Crockett, Katherine Clark, Ilhan Omar, and Pramila Jayapal, have either contacted Greene or expressed willingness to collaborate on lowering costs, lawmaker safety, and government transparency.
Progressive members remain skeptical, citing her past conspiracy theories, violent imagery, and January 6 denialism, insisting any change must be proven through sustained action and amends.
The Justice Department has announced it will release Epstein files within 30 days, but the controversy and resulting party fractures are expected to linger into the 2026 midterms.