In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has retracted his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime ally, accusing her of shifting to the “Far Left” and becoming a “ranting lunatic.”

Greene, who has consistently positioned herself as one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress, has recently clashed with him on several issues, notably backing a petition for the release of the Epstein files.

Trump aired his grievances and revealed private discussions, including advising Greene against a Senate run in 2026, through a detailed post on Truth Social on Friday evening.

“I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia,” Trump announced.

He went on to highlight his achievements during his nine months in office while criticizing Greene for what he perceives as excessive complaining.

Trump further elaborated, “The issues seemed to start when I sent her a poll indicating she shouldn’t run for Senator or Governor. She was polling at 12% and stood no chance (unless, of course, she had my endorsement—which she wasn’t going to get!).”

The president claims that since he refused to endorse her ambitions, he doesn’t return her phone calls. 

‘With 219 Congressmen/women, 53 U.S. Senators, 24 Cabinet Members, almost 200 Countries, and an otherwise normal life to lead, I can’t take a ranting Lunatic’s call every day,’ Trump claimed.

Donald Trump has ‘withdrawn’ his support and endorsement of longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, claiming she has ‘gone Far Left’ and become ‘a ranting lunatic’

He then suggested that Greene should face a primary to retain her deep red seat in Georgia in 2026.   

‘I understand that wonderful, Conservative people are thinking about primarying Marjorie in her District of Georgia, that they too are fed up with her and her antics and, if the right person runs, they will have my Complete and Unyielding Support,’ he said.

Trump then claimed the Greene ‘has gone Far Left, even doing The View, with their Low IQ Republican hating Anchors. Thank you for your attention to this matter.’ 

Greene responded within the hour, in a lengthy statement and a text message from Trump that she claims show he was doing this over her vote on the Epstein files.

‘President Trump just attacked me and lied about me. I haven’t called him at all, but I did send these text messages today. Apparently this is what sent him over the edge. The Epstein files,’ Greene wrote. 

The president responded by posting a number of negative responses to Greene on his Truth Social account before posting a ‘Trump 2028’ meme and denouncing the ‘Unaffordable Care Act.’  

Trump has been trying to keep a hold on the Republican Party as he faces defections. Greene, Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace and libertarian Thomas Massie have all supported the petition for a vote on the Epstein files.

The president also hit out at Massie in a Truth Social post right before his slap at Greene. 

‘Did Thomas Massie, sometimes referred to as Rand Paul Jr., because of the fact that he always votes against the Republican Party, get married already??? Boy, that was quick! No wonder the Polls have him at less than an 8% chance of winning the Election. Anyway, have a great life Thomas and (?). His wife will soon find out that she’s stuck with a LOSER!’

Greene responded within the hour, in a lengthy statement and a text message from Trump that she claims show he was doing this over her vote on the Epstein files 

The Daily Mail has reached out to a spokesperson for Congressman Massie for comment.  

While his strike at Massie is nothing knew, the parting of ways with Greene is something unfathomable to the MAGA base just months earlier. 

The petition to force a vote on the files reached 218 signatures this week after the House of Representatives returned to Washington after the 43-day government shutdown.

Trump has repeatedly stated the effort is a ‘ Democrat hoax’ in an effort to distance himself from the sordid affair, despite a reported history of socializing in orbits close to Epstein, who, like Trump, split time between Florida and New York.

Officials in the president’s administration reportedly have fumed at the Republican lawmaker defections.

‘Helping Democrats deflect from Republican success is not a good GOP primary election strategy,’ one White House official told NOTUS .

The strategy baffled a source close to the White House , who reflected how Mace, will need Trump’s support as she runs for governor of South Carolina.

‘Couldn’t imagine a dumber strategy to get Trump’s endorsement than doing what she did this week,’ said the source.

Trump has been trying to keep a hold on the Republican Party as he faces defections. Greene, Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace and libertarian Thomas Massie have all supported the petition for a vote on the Epstein files

The president also hit out at Congressman Thomas Massie (pictured left) in a Truth Social post right before his slap at Greene

The White House swiftly pushed back against the reported fracture. 

‘Democrats and the mainstream media are desperately trying to use this hoax as a distraction to talk about anything other than Democrats getting utterly defeated by President Trump in the shutdown fight,’ White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told the Daily Mail in a statement. 

Mace and Trump played ‘phone tag’ before the petition was finalized, and the two ultimately did not talk about the matter. 

A source familiar with the matter told NOTUS that Mace sent a ‘love letter’ to Trump about why she supported the petition. The source added that it was similar to a post the congresswoman published on X. 

Trump brought Boebert to the White House to reportedly show her evidence of the White House’s reasoning for opposing the law. 

On Air Force One, the president was asked why he tried to get Boebert and Mace to change their minds.

‘Because we think it’s bad to talk about it because it gets away from the subject of how well the Republicans are doing,’ he said. 

‘We have the greatest economy, we have the largest investment ever made in our country’s history, we have all of these great things happening, we have very little inflation,’ Trump added, comparing his successes to the failures of predecessor Joe Biden. 

The president reportedly met with GOP firebrands Lauren Boebert (pictured) and Nancy Mace – typically stalwart Trump allies – before they supported a petition to force a congressional vote on releasing the files

‘And when you talk about the Epstein hoax, what happens is you’re not talking about how well we’ve done. That’s the whole purpose behind that, they want to waste people’s time and some of the dumber Republicans like that. But it’s mostly Democrats.’ 

The Daily Mail has reached out to reps for both Boebert and Mace for comment.  

Greene, who has recently been outspoken in her positions that contrast with the Trump administration’s, has voiced her support for the release was inspired by Epstein’s survivors. 

‘Many of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein were abused as teenagers,’ she posted on Friday. ‘They along with their attorneys have told me numerous times that President Trump is not implicated in this.’

‘I stand with these women and all victims of sexual abuse. It is a shame our government is working harder to protect pedophiles than they are fighting for the victims!’

Other GOP members have already noted they will vote for the measure when it comes to the floor for a full vote next week. 

Since the petition received signatures from half of the entire House, Speaker Mike Johnson is limited in his ability to quash the vote.

However, even if it passes, it remains to be seen how the Senate will deal with the measure – though senators have previously voiced concern about releasing additional files.

Trump could also veto the bill if it does make it to his desk, too.