Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘naive’ for believing Trump is man of the people

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreDecember 29, 2025 at 04:31 PM

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In a recent interview, Marjorie Taylor Greene stated she was "naive" to believe Donald Trump was a man of the people. Greene cited several disagreements with Trump, culminating after his remarks at Charlie Kirk's memorial service in September. She was particularly disturbed by Trump's declaration that he hates his opponents, contrasting it with Kirk's widow's forgiveness. Greene said this moment prompted her to re-evaluate her faith and her role in a "toxic culture." She also cited the vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files as a turning point, viewing the situation as evidence of corruption among powerful elites. Greene, who is stepping down as congresswoman for Georgia, has since found herself at odds with Republican positions on various issues, including the war in Gaza and economic policies.

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