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Greene Rebuts Trump’s Loyalty Challenge, Vows to Keep Epstein Petition

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Trump Questions Greene’s Loyalty at North Carolina Rally At a Rocky Mount, North Carolina rally on December 20, 2025, Donald Trump publicly challenged Marjorie Greene’s loyalty, asking what happened to her and implying she might have shifted left [1]. He said he could not call her back, marking a sharp break in their relationship [1]. The rally did not reference the Epstein files, focusing solely on Greene’s allegiance [1].

Greene Defends Record and Refuses Epstein Petition Withdrawal Greene responded on X, asserting her voting record and donation history are more conservative and “America First” than Trump’s [1]. She claimed she voted with the president 98 percent of the time but would not remove her name from the Epstein discharge petition [1]. Greene also noted she had not called Trump often but should have called him more [1].

DOJ Releases Redacted Epstein Files Intensifying GOP Rift The Department of Justice began releasing Epstein‑related records with extensive redactions, fueling criticism and highlighting ongoing controversy [1]. Critics argue the redactions obscure key details, deepening the fault line within the GOP over the Epstein case [1]. The release underscores the broader split among MAGA supporters regarding the handling of the files [1].

Greene’s Congressional Term Ends, Special Election Planned Greene’s term in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District concludes on January 5, 2026 [1]. A special election will be scheduled to fill the seat after her departure [1]. The timing adds urgency to the intra‑party conflict as candidates position themselves for the upcoming race [1].

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2021 – Greene takes office as U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 14th district; her office documents 773 death threats to her and her family, marking a sharp rise in personal security concerns for members of Congress amid growing polarization. [3]

Dec 2025 – Greene signs a House discharge petition demanding full release of federal Jeffrey Epstein case files, joining three other Republicans and igniting a public feud with former President Trump over transparency and political loyalty. [1][4]

Dec 2025 – Congress passes legislation ordering the Department of Justice to publish all Epstein‑related documents within 30 days; President Trump signs the bill, framing himself as a transparency champion while critics note heavy redactions. [4]

Dec 6, 2025 – Trump expresses fury at Greene for pushing the Epstein discharge petition, describing her actions as a betrayal; the law sets a DOJ release deadline, and Greene confirms her resignation will take effect on Jan 5, 2026, triggering a special election for her seat. [4]

Dec 7, 2025 – Greene’s office reports a total of 773 death threats since 2021, noting a shift from left‑wing to right‑wing sources after she supported Epstein survivors and Trump labeled her a “traitor.” She announces she will retire on Jan 5, 2026 and has no plans to seek higher office. [3]

Dec 7, 2025 – Greene appears on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” stating “they deserve everything they’re asking” regarding the release of Epstein files, detailing the threats she faces, and confirming her early‑2026 resignation amid ongoing disputes with Trump and GOP leadership. [1]

Dec 20, 2025 – At a Rocky Mount, North Carolina rally, Trump questions Greene’s loyalty, suggesting she has “shifted left,” while Greene retorts on X that she voted with him 98 % of the time and will not withdraw her name from the Epstein discharge petition; the DOJ releases redacted Epstein records, and her term’s end on Jan 5, 2026 is reiterated, with a special election scheduled thereafter. [2]

Jan 5, 2026 (planned) – Greene’s congressional seat becomes vacant, prompting a special election in Georgia’s 14th district to determine her successor and potentially reshape the GOP balance in the House. [2][3]

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