Greene Says She Faces Threats as Feud With Trump Explodes Over Epstein Files

Greene Says She Faces Threats as Feud With Trump Explodes Over Epstein Files
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is facing new safety concerns after Donald Trump abruptly pulled his endorsement and attacked her online. The Georgia congresswoman, once one of Trump’s most loyal allies, claims private security firms have warned her about rising threats. Her comments come as their political feud intensifies over issues such as the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Greene says the president’s recent rhetoric has triggered a wave of hostility unlike anything she has experienced from her own party.

Safety Warnings Raised

Greene said private security firms contacted her with “warnings for my safety” after Trump announced he would no longer support her politically. She wrote on X that “a hotbed of threats against me is being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world,” referring to Trump without naming him. According to her, “aggressive rhetoric” has repeatedly led to past death threats and even criminal convictions of men who were influenced by similar messaging. She stressed that this latest surge is coming directly “by the President of the United States.”

Fear And Comparisons

While Greene did not detail the specific threats, she said she takes them seriously. “As a woman, I take threats from men seriously,” she wrote, adding she now has “a small understanding of the fear and pressure the women, who are victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his cabal, must feel.” Her remarks connect her personal concerns with her public push for the release of Epstein-related documents, an issue that has placed her at odds with Trump.

Party Tension Escalates

Greene argued that despite voting “overwhelmingly” for Republican legislation, Trump’s hostility has fueled attacks from “radical internet trolls (many of whom are paid).” She said the situation has been “completely shocking to everyone.” The comment echoes Trump administration accusations that Democrats use “paid actors” at demonstrations, but this time Greene directs the charge toward the president’s supporters.

Epstein Files Pressure

Greene linked rising grocery prices to political decisions, calling it “the ultimate warning to all of my Republican colleagues.” She tied cost-of-living concerns to Tuesday’s congressional vote on releasing more Epstein files, warning: “You vote NO on Tuesday to release the Epstein files and face severe outrage from America.” She also argued Republicans are losing support from women, calling the moment “a perfect example of why.”

Trump’s Sharp Rebuttals

Trump escalated the feud, writing, “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Green is a disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY!” He also called her “Wacky Marjorie” and vowed to endorse a challenger “if the right person runs.” The president said Greene does nothing but “COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” and claimed he “can’t take a ranting Lunatic’s call every day.” His withdrawal of support marked a dramatic shift in their once unified political relationship.

Deepening Political Split

Greene posted that she never imagined “fighting to release the Epstein files, defending women who were victims of rape, and fighting to expose the web of rich, powerful elites” would put her in conflict with Trump. Their disagreements, over US military aid to Israel, the government shutdown, and the Epstein files, have simmered for months. Trump now accuses her of going “Far Left” as she breaks with MAGA orthodoxy.

Long-Brewing Frustrations

Signs of Greene’s evolving stance appeared as early as May, when she attacked GOP donors while opting out of a Senate run. She later rejected a run for Georgia governor, criticizing the state’s political “good ole boy” system. Over the summer, she sided with Tucker Carlson and other MAGA dissenters on US policy toward Iran. As the Epstein files issue grew, she pushed harder for transparency, saying in September she wanted to expose the “Epstein rape and pedophile network” and warned she was “not suicidal.” Earlier this month on The View, she said Congress had become “an embarrassment” and urged women to lead the country, saying, “Our red-white-and-blue flag is just being ripped to shreds.”