During a press conference at the White House, President Donald Trump delivered a pointed critique of Georgia’s Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former ally who has increasingly challenged his leadership. “I don’t know what happened to Marjorie,” Trump said, expressing bewilderment over her recent actions. “Nice woman. But I don’t know what happened, she’s lost her way, I think.”
Greene, a prominent member of the Republican Party, has become a vocal opponent of the administration’s strategy, particularly during the government shutdown. She criticized party leaders for not focusing on healthcare as Democrats sought to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. In a recent social media post, Greene called for more domestic policy meetings at the White House, stating, “I would really like to see nonstop meetings at the WH on domestic policy not foreign policy and foreign country’s leaders.”
Trump’s comments came in response to Greene’s post, which he interpreted as an indication of her shifting priorities. The president, who has been actively engaging in global diplomacy, recently hosted Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa as part of his efforts to foster relations with Damascus. “I have to view the presidency as a worldwide situation, not locally,” Trump said. “We could have a world that’s on fire where wars come to our shores very easily if you had a bad president.”
Greene has also pushed for the release of Epstein-related files, which has led to significant political debate. She is one of several Republicans who have signed a discharge petition to force a floor vote on the matter. In July, she took a controversial stance by criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza, which Trump dismissed as catering to the opposition. “When somebody like Marjorie goes over and starts making statements like that, it shows she doesn’t know,” he remarked.
Greene’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, leaving the situation unresolved. The tension between Trump and Greene highlights the internal dynamics within the Republican Party as the administration navigates complex domestic and international challenges.