MAGA politics took a sharp turn in Washington this week. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a warning for President Donald Trump, saying his refusal to acknowledge economic realities could cost the party next year.
Greene, 50, spoke on CBS News, expressing her concern for Trump, 79. She said his public attacks on her only make him look worse. Their feud began over Trump calling the cost-of-living crisis a βhoaxβ and escalated with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Tensions rose until Greene announced she would resign from Congress, calling Trump a βtraitor.β
During the interview, Greene delivered a blunt prediction. βI do believe at this time that Republicans will lose the midterms, and I think thatβs unfortunate,β she said. She added that she had hoped to be part of a Republican majority that could deliver on promises to the American people.
The warning followed Trumpβs own remarks the previous day. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he rated his performance on the economy as βA-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus.β Greene pushed back immediately.
βThe president needs to be aware that heβs a billionaire president of the United States,β she said. βYou canβt gaslight people and tell them that their bills are affordable, and you canβt tell them that the economy is in A-plus-plus-plus. You just canβt do that, and I think itβs insulting to peopleβs intelligence.β
Her comments reflect the reality most Americans are facing. A recent PoliticoβPublic First survey found nearly half of households are struggling to pay for food, rent, healthcare, and transportation. More than half of respondents blame Trumpβs administration for rising costs.
Greene has voiced similar concerns in recent months.
When she announced her resignation in November, she said, βI have too much self respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.β
She emphasized that ignoring real issues will have consequences. βYou canβt tell people everything is fine when their bills are getting bigger,β Greene said. βLeaders need to act, not just talk.β
Her warning also highlights a growing divide in the party. While Trumpβs base applauds his energy, prominent figures like Greene argue that ignoring voter concerns will weaken the party. Midterm elections are coming, and Republicans need a clear, relatable message to succeed.
Greene wants the party to take the struggles of ordinary Americans seriously. Her critique isnβt about politics as usualβitβs about accountability and reality. If Trump continues to sidestep economic concerns, she warns, the GOP could face heavy losses in 2026.
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