‘You Can’t Gaslight People!’ Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Trump Ignoring Reality Could Cost GOP the Midterms

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 “hoax” and escalated with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Tensions rose until Greene announced she would resign from Congress, calling Trump a “traitor.”

During the interview, Greene delivered a blunt prediction. “I do believe at this time that Republicans will lose the midterms, and I think that’s unfortunate,” 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 Trump’s own remarks the previous day. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he rated his performance on the economy as “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus.” Greene pushed back immediately.

“The president needs to be aware that he’s a billionaire president of the United States,” she said. “You can’t gaslight people and tell them that their bills are affordable, and you can’t tell them that the economy is in A-plus-plus-plus. You just can’t do that, and I think it’s insulting to people’s intelligence.”

Her comments reflect the reality most Americans are facing. A recent Politico–Public First survey found nearly half of households are struggling to pay for food, rent, healthcare, and transportation. More than half of respondents blame Trump’s administration for rising costs.

Greene has voiced similar concerns in recent months.

When she announced her resignation in November, she said, “I 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.”

She emphasized that ignoring real issues will have consequences. “You can’t tell people everything is fine when their bills are getting bigger,” Greene said. “Leaders need to act, not just talk.”

Her warning also highlights a growing divide in the party. While Trump’s 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 isn’t about politics as usual—it’s 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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