URGENT UPDATE: In a shocking revelation, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed that many Republicans have been disparaging Donald Trump behind closed doors, despite publicly supporting him. This bombshell came during her first sit-down interview on 60 Minutes since announcing her resignation from Congress last month.
Greene, who has represented Georgia’s 14th District since 2021, stated that her departure was motivated by intense safety concerns after Trump publicly branded her a “traitor.” During her interview with CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl, which aired on Sunday night, Greene revealed, “It wasn’t a decision that I came to lightly.”
The tension stemmed from Greene’s support for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein‘s sex-trafficking case, a stance that infuriated Trump. “I stood for women who were raped when they were 14 years old, and the president that I fought for, for five years, called me a traitor for that,” she said, highlighting the emotional toll of the fallout.
Greene recounted receiving a pipe bomb threat at her home, alongside multiple direct death threats against her son, directly linked to Trump’s comments. “The subject line for the direct death threats on my son was his words: ‘Marjorie Traitor Greene.’ Those were death threats directly fueled by President Trump,” she emphasized.
The congresswoman expressed growing disillusionment with Trump’s apparent abandonment of his “America First” policies, stating that fear drives much of the public support for Trump among her colleagues. “It would shock people,” Greene noted, adding that she observed many Republican leaders shift from disparaging Trump to fervently supporting him after he won the 2024 Republican Primary.
“They all started — excuse my language, Lesley — kissing his a–, and decided to put on a MAGA hat for the first time,” Greene revealed. This stark contrast in behavior highlights the complex dynamics within the Republican Party as it navigates its relationship with Trump ahead of the upcoming elections.
As Greene’s statements ripple through the political landscape, the implications for the Republican Party are profound. What remains to be seen is how this revelation will affect Trump’s standing among party members and influence the upcoming primaries.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.