In a recent development, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has publicly distanced herself from President Donald Trump over the contentious Epstein files.
On Sunday, Greene took to social media to express her dismay, labeling Trump's rhetoric against her as a "dog whistle to dangerous radicals." This marks a significant shift in the political landscape, given Greene's previous staunch support for the President.
As reported by Mediaite, the tension escalated on Saturday when President Trump launched a series of derogatory posts aimed at Greene, culminating in the moniker "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene." Greene, in her social media post, voiced her alarm over the potential threats to her safety, stating, "The hoax pizza deliveries have started now, to my house and my family members. Update: we also received a pipe bomb threat on my construction companies office building."
She further accused Trump of inciting potential violence, asserting, "President Trumps unwarranted and vicious attacks against me were a dog whistle to dangerous radicals that could lead to serious attacks on me and my family."
Greene's concerns are not without precedent. She recounted past experiences of harassment, noting, "Unfortunately, Ive been down this road before. As a matter of fact, as I campaigned all over the country and defended President Trump, I received dozens of swatting calls on my house and my family members homes along with these hoax pizza deliveries, but even more severely I have received some of the most death threats of any Member of Congress that led to multiple men being convicted and serving time in prison."
Despite the gravity of the situation, Greene maintained her stance, declaring, "I am not a traitor. However, when the President of the United States irresponsibly calls a Member of Congress of his own party, traitor, he is signaling what must be done to a traitorThe toxic and dangerous rhetoric in politics must end and we need healing in this country for all Americans."
In response to Greene's apprehensions, President Trump, while speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach, FL, appeared dismissive. When questioned about Greene's safety, he retorted, "Her life is in danger? Whos that?" Upon being informed it was Greene, he corrected, "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene," and added, "I dont think her life is in danger. I dont think frankly, I dont think anybody cares about her."
This unfolding drama underscores the deepening rift within the Republican Party, as figures like Greene, once ardent supporters of the President, now find themselves at odds with his rhetoric. The situation raises questions about the impact of political discourse on public safety and the need for a more measured approach to political disagreements.
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