Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has sparked renewed tensions within the Republican Party through a social media post defending her advocacy for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and her support for victims of sexual violence. In her post on X, Greene expressed surprise at the backlash she received for her efforts to expose the connections between powerful elites and the Epstein case, stating, "I never thought that fighting to release the Epstein files, defending women who were victims of rape, and fighting to expose the web of rich powerful elites would have caused this, but here we are."

Greene criticized what she termed the "toxic political industrial complex," which she claims perpetuates division without benefiting the American populace. She called for unity among differing political opinions, asserting that common ground exists among individuals despite their differences. Greene emphasized her commitment to the American people over party leadership, advocating for an "America First America Only" approach, which she labeled as potentially dangerous.

This development is significant as Greene, once a staunch ally of Trump and a prominent figure in his "Make America Great Again" movement, has recently diverged from the administration on key issues, including the Epstein files. Trump has dismissed the renewed focus on Epstein as a "hoax" orchestrated by Democrats to distract from their governance challenges.

The conflict escalated when Trump referred to Greene as a "traitor" on Truth Social, criticizing her for perceived disloyalty to the Republican Party. He has also withdrawn his endorsement of her and expressed support for any conservative challengers in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Greene responded by accusing Trump of attempting to intimidate other Republicans regarding the vote to release the Epstein files.

Greene has aligned herself with a bipartisan group in the House seeking to compel the Justice Department to disclose its full records related to the Epstein investigation, arguing that transparency is essential for the victims. She has publicly stated that the focus should be on the victims rather than political maneuvering.

In light of these tensions, the House is preparing to vote on a measure that would require the Justice Department to release its records concerning Epstein, a move that has gained traction among some Republican members, including Greene. This situation reflects broader ideological and strategic divisions within the GOP as it approaches the midterm elections.