Once President Donald Trump’s staunchest ally in the House, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly broken with him, leveling accusations that he has betrayed the “America First” movement. The escalating rift centers on Trump’s Venezuela strategy—which Greene claims prioritizes big oil corporations and banks—and his perceived reluctance on issues like justice for Epstein victims and extending vital health subsidies for American families. With Greene forcing a House vote on the Epstein files and planning to resign from Congress, the conservative movement faces a profound internal conflict over its core values and priorities.
Story Highlights
- Greene publicly challenges Trump’s Venezuela strategy, claiming it favors U.S. oil executives and banks over domestic priorities like health subsidies.
- Trump fires back, labeling Greene “Marjorie Traitor Greene” and a “ranting lunatic,” while endorsing her primary challenger.
- Escalating rift highlights tensions between foreign interventions and core conservative values like family support and transparency.
- Greene pushes for Epstein file releases, forcing a House vote amid her planned resignation from Congress.
Greene’s Break from Trump Loyalty
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rose as President Trump’s strongest House ally, donning MAGA gear at Biden’s 2024 State of the Union to defend him fiercely. Mid-2025 marked the rift’s start over foreign policy disputes on Iran and Gaza, plus expiring health subsidies hitting her Georgia district hard. Cracks widened during off-cycle elections emphasizing cost-of-living crises. Greene criticized GOP shutdown handling and Speaker Mike Johnson. Tensions peaked with her Epstein files advocacy and opposition to Trump’s Venezuela moves. This shift challenges loyal conservatives who value unity against past leftist overreach.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says US ignores Mexican cartels, targets Venezuela for oil, and funds wars while Americans face rising costs. https://t.co/46O1P9pWzg pic.twitter.com/cnYZbXVTX1
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) January 4, 2026
Venezuela Capture Sparks Corporate Critique
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on a late December 2025 Saturday. Trump highlighted U.S. oil firms like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips fixing infrastructure to recover billions in unpaid debts from 2007 nationalizations. Greene countered on January 4, 2026, arguing this prioritizes big corporations, banks, and oil executives over America First promises. Her district faces premium hikes from subsidy lapses, underscoring family burdens ignored for foreign oil gains amid global oversupply under $60 per barrel and EV shifts. Conservatives question if elite interests eclipse working families.
Epstein Files and Health Priorities Ignored
Greene intensified her Epstein push in recent weeks, aligning with victims and forcing a near-unanimous House vote after Trump’s initial opposition reversed. She defended standing for a victim “raped at 14,” prioritizing justice over overseas adventures. Trump dismissed her as “wacky” and a “Far Left” turncoat. Late 2025 saw her advocate health subsidy extensions vital for constituents. This rift exposes fractures: corporate Venezuela bets versus transparency and family aid, eroding trust in unified conservative governance.
Greene’s media appearances on ABC’s The View and HBO signal a moderation pivot, trashing GOP leadership in “completely different” tones. Pro-Trump voices see her as lost to the left; supporters view her as true populist fighting elites.
GOP Infighting Risks and Oil Realities
Trump endorsed Greene’s primary challenger Friday, calling their split final. Her resignation weakens the House MAGA bloc short-term, aiding Democrats through division. Long-term, it signals MAGA tensions over isolationism versus intervention. Oil specialists like Monaldi note Venezuela’s brownfield appeal for debt recovery but stress stability needs. Others warn revitalization could take 20 years like Iraq, with no investment sans legal clarity. Affected include Georgia-14 families, Epstein victims, and oil investors facing risks in low-price markets.
Power dynamics favor Trump’s endorsements, but Greene leverages votes and media independence. This internal strife frustrates conservatives seeking focus on inflation fights, border security, and constitutional protections over corporate favoritism.
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Sources:
- Greene hits Trump over Venezuela strikes, argues action ‘doesn’t serve the American people’
- Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Donald Trump’s Strike on Venezuela – Benzinga
- Greene Blasts Trump Over Venezuela Invasion And Oil Grab – Grand Pinnacle Tribune
- Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump’s Abandoning ‘America First’
