Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has accused ex-President Donald Trump of suggesting she would “deserve” it if harm came to her son following threats she received over her efforts to release the Epstein files. Greene revealed the breakdown of her relationship with Trump during a speech, highlighting a rift that emerged after he labeled her a “traitor” due to their disagreement over the disclosure of US government files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
According to Greene, Trump, previously associated with the convicted sex offender Epstein, allegedly pressured officials not to release the files despite his earlier promise to do so while campaigning for re-election. Greene recounted a phone call from Trump where he urged her to withdraw her support for the release of the files, claiming it was a political ploy and that his associates, including those at Mar-a-Lago and in Palm Beach, could face repercussions if the files were made public.
Greene detailed escalating threats against her and her family, including her youngest son, following the fallout with Trump. Despite forwarding the threats to senior figures in the administration, Greene claimed she received little response from some officials. She saved text messages from Trump where he allegedly blamed her for any potential harm to her son, labeling her a traitor and asserting that she deserved any consequences.
The controversy marks a significant rift between Greene and Trump, who had previously supported her in her political endeavors. Greene’s resignation from Congress followed public criticism from Trump, with their relationship deteriorating over the Epstein files issue. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein, Greene’s allegations have triggered a public dispute between them. The White House has dismissed Greene’s claims, describing her as seeking attention through baseless attacks on Trump.
