Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a new slogan for her supporters, signaling a shift in her political allegiance following a fallout with former President Donald Trump.
In a tweet shared on Saturday afternoon, Greene unveiled “AFAO!!,” an acronym for “America First America Only.”
This move comes amid her recent public expressions of discontent with Trump, whom she once staunchly supported.
The rift widened on Friday night when Trump announced he was withdrawing his endorsement of Greene, labeling her as “a ranting lunatic.”
In response, Greene accused Trump of using their dispute as a diversion from his refusal to release the Epstein files.
Greene, who has been a prominent advocate of the MAGA movement, now seems to be charting a new course with her own faction within the Republican Party, under the banner of AFAO.
The Georgia Republican has clashed with Trump over many ‘America First’ issues in recent weeks and is unhappy with the president’s foreign policy focus and wants him to prioritize domestic issues.
She has called Trump’s rollout of trade tariffs ‘bumpy’ and has also disagreed with Trump’s contention that inflation is under control.
Responding to Trump’s comments, Greene told NBC News this week: ‘I’m America First, America Only. Hardcore.’
Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene is unhappy with the president’s foreign policy focus and wants him to prioritize domestic issues
Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene has unveiled a new slogan for the GOP party faithful following her public split with President Donald Trump – AFAO
Their bust-up appear complete on Friday after Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene, citing her recent criticism of his agenda. The pair are pictured in February
She has also said Republicans need a plan to address healthcare costs.
‘My heart is with Americans who struggle to afford life in America today,’ Greene wrote in a tweet on Saturday afternoon.
‘After tyrannical covid lockdowns and gigantic government spending bailouts, inflation has driven cost out of control, while American jobs have been replaced by visa holders and illegals. AFAO!!!’
Their bust-up appear complete on Friday after Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene, citing her recent criticism of his agenda.
‘I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia,’ Trump posted on Truth Social late on Friday.
In a withering social media post he referred to Greene as ‘Wacky’ and a ‘ranting lunatic’ who complained he would not take her calls.
He continued his criticism on Saturday with two more social media posts, calling her a ‘Lightweight Congresswoman,’ ‘Traitor’ and a ‘disgrace’ to the Republican Party.
Trump posted that all he sees Greene doing is ‘complain, complain, complain.’
Greene said that private security firms were reaching out to her with warnings for her own safety
Tensions reached a boiling point between the two on Friday night, with the president ‘withdrawing’ his support of his longtime ally
In posts on Saturday after the public spat, Greene said she had received death threats due to Trump and that he was attacking her over the release of the Epstein files
He said the conflict between them began after he shared a poll with her indicating she had little chance of winning a Senate or gubernatorial race without his endorsement, which he did not intend to give.
In response, on Saturday Greene accused Trump of putting her life in danger, saying his online criticism had triggered a wave of threats against her.
Greene said she has been contacted by private security firms warning about her safety.
‘Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically led to death threats and multiple convictions of men who were radicalized by the same type (of) rhetoric being directed at me right now,’ Greene posted to X. ‘This time by the President of the United States.’
Greene accused Trump of lying about her and trying to intimidate other Republicans before a House of Representatives vote next week on releasing files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who was friendly with Trump in the 1990s and 2000s before they had a falling out.
On Saturday, Greene wrote that she now has a ‘small understanding’ of the fear and pressure felt by Epstein´s victims.
‘As a Republican, who overwhelmingly votes for President Trump’s bills and agenda, his aggression against me which also fuels the venomous nature of his radical internet trolls (many of whom are paid), this is completely shocking to everyone,’ she wrote.
On Wednesday, Greene was one of only four House Republicans who joined Democrats in signing a petition to force a vote on releasing the full Justice Department files related to Epstein.
Happier times: Greene is seen here alongside Trump in a 2022 photo
Trump has called the furor over Epstein, who died in a jail cell in 2019, a hoax pushed by Democrats.
He suggested in his Truth Social post that conservative voters in Greene’s district might consider a primary challenger and that he would support the right candidate against her in next year’s congressional election.
Online backlash from Trump supporters is not unusual.
Right-wing influencers and conservative media personalities have become a potent online force in amplifying talking points and false claims, and attempting to discredit Trump’s rivals.
Greene has dismissed speculation that she is positioning herself for a 2028 presidential bid, saying she is focused on her district in the northwest corner of the state.
