During a recent broadcast of 60 Minutes, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made significant allegations about her Republican colleagues' private attitudes towards President Donald Trump. She asserts that prior to his securing the 2024 Republican nomination, they mocked him behind closed doors while later publicly rallying around him.
The congresswoman’s claims emerged in a contentious interview with journalist Lesley Stahl. Greene suggested that the transformation in her fellow Republicans' stance was motivated by fear and a desire to align with the prevailing political winds rather than genuine support for the President. She recounted instances of GOP members disparaging President Trump's speaking style and her for supporting him.
"When he won the primary in 2024, they all started, excuse my language, Lesley, kissing his a**, and decided to put on a MAGA hat for the first time," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on GOP's post-nomination support for President Trump.
Greene's revelations come in the wake of a closely contested special election in Tennessee, where Republican candidate Matt Van Epps won by a narrow margin in a district President Trump had previously won handily. This event, along with the public disputes with President Trump on social media platform Truth Social, preceded Greene's announcement of her resignation from Congress.
In the interview, Greene recounted how her colleagues' demeaning comments ceased once President Trump won the primary against Nikki Haley. She described a striking shift in their behavior, as they began to publicly don Trump-themed campaign gear and express support for his policies.
The conversation with Stahl turned tense when the topic shifted to the role of politicians in cultivating a toxic political atmosphere. Greene, known for her confrontational style, deflected Stahl's criticisms back onto the journalist, suggesting that her accusatory questioning contributed to the divisive climate.
The exchange highlighted the contentious nature of political discourse in the United States. As Stahl pressed Greene on her history of inflammatory remarks, the congresswoman maintained that the media played a role in fostering a hostile environment.
Further complicating the political landscape are the events following President Trump’s disparaging comments about Greene on Truth Social. After she called for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein documents, President Trump labeled her a "ranting lunatic" and "traitor," leading to a withdrawal of his endorsement for her primary race. Greene indicated that the fallout from this public condemnation led to serious concerns for her personal safety, including a pipe bomb threat and multiple death threats against her family.
The interview concluded with Greene asserting that the fear of being targeted by President Trump on social media is a significant factor that keeps many Republicans from openly critiquing him, hinting at a lack of genuine unity within the party.
