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Trump Cuts Ties with Greene Over Epstein Files Rift

11/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has severed ties with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a "wacky lunatic".
The rift follows Greene's push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, which Trump dismissed as a "hoax".
Greene has diverged from Trump on healthcare and foreign policy, accusing him of retaliation.
The House plans a vote to release the Epstein files, a move Greene supports amid 2026 election tensions.

History

Historical Context

Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign leveraged rising populist sentiments, significantly altering Republican Party dynamics. His partnership with Steve Bannon fueled the alt-right movement, while figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene emerged, aligning with Trump's rhetoric but diverging on issues like healthcare. This fragmentation within the GOP reflects ongoing polarization in American politics, impacting strategies ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has severed ties with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a "wacky lunatic".
The rift follows Greene's push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, which Trump dismissed as a "hoax".
Greene has diverged from Trump on healthcare and foreign policy, accusing him of retaliation.
The House plans a vote to release the Epstein files, a move Greene supports amid 2026 election tensions.

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