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Trump Cuts Ties with Greene Over Epstein Files Debate

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump severed ties with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over her stance on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump labeled Greene a lunatic and said she has shifted far left.
Greene countered that Trump is trying to intimidate Republicans ahead of a vote on the Epstein files.
The House will vote on Epstein files next week, and Greene is among those pushing for transparency.

History

Historical Context

The 1991 Crime Control Act aimed to combat organized crime and corruption, setting the stage for future investigations into figures like Jeffrey Epstein, implicated in sex trafficking. The ongoing conflict between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein file transparency highlights deep partisan divisions regarding accountability, which could impact Republican unity and legislative outcomes as the 2025 government shutdown looms.

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Story summary

On November 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump severed ties with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over her stance on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump labeled Greene a lunatic and said she has shifted far left.
Greene countered that Trump is trying to intimidate Republicans ahead of a vote on the Epstein files.
The House will vote on Epstein files next week, and Greene is among those pushing for transparency.

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