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President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, labeling her a "traitor" over her calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Dismissing her concerns for her safety, Trump stated, “I don’t think her life is in danger... I don’t think anybody cares about her,” during a press event, emphasizing the fallout from Greene’s shift away from Trump’s policies, particularly on issues like H1-B visas and military spending, which she recently criticized as deviant from the “America First” agenda, according to Reuters and The Hill.
Greene, once a staunch Trump ally, responded to his attacks by expressing concern that his rhetoric could lead to real threats against her, including a serious incident involving a pipe bomb threat directed at her family business. She characterized Trump's remarks as a “dog whistle,” stating that they could incite violence against her and her supporters. "President Trump’s unwarranted and vicious attacks against me were a dog whistle to dangerous radicals... which could ultimately lead to a harmful or even deadly outcome,” Greene asserted, as detailed in reports from India Times and The Hill.
This public feud between Trump and Greene not only underscores a significant fracture within the GOP but also signals broader implications for the future of the MAGA movement. Greene's shift towards transparency regarding Epstein has put her at odds with Trump, who has previously attempted to suppress discussions around this issue, branding it a “hoax.” This conflict is seen as reflective of underlying tensions regarding foreign policy and populism within the Republican ranks, particularly concerning how the party navigates such contentious topics moving forward, according to India Times and Reuters.
Moreover, Greene's apology following Trump's public denouncement reveals a rare moment of introspection within the aggressive political environment that has long characterized the MAGA movement. She stated that it was crucial to move towards “healing” in political discourse, a recognition that the intense atmosphere may disrupt party unity. "I think is incredibly important for our country, and that is to end the toxic fighting in politics," she stated on a national platform, reflecting a shift in tone that few MAGA figures have adopted during confrontations, according to India Times and The Hill.