Marjorie Taylor Greene: I’m Done With Toxic Politics

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, long known for her incendiary comments, announced Sunday that she plans to step back from the confrontational rhetoric that has defined her public persona. Speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash, Greene cited concerns for her safety after President Trump recently called her a “traitor,” a remark she described as “extremely wrong” and potentially dangerous. “The most hurtful thing [Trump] said, which is absolutely untrue, is he called me a traitor, and that is so extremely wrong,” Greene said. “And those are the types of words used that can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger.”

Despite the tension with the President, Greene extended what the New York Times called an “olive branch,” reiterating her support for Trump and his administration. She did express concerns over his foreign policies, describing them as “not America first positions,” according to NPR. Greene acknowledged critics who say she is only speaking out against toxic rhetoric now that it targets her, calling the observation “fair.” She offered a public apology: “Humbly, I’m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics; it’s very bad for our country.” Greene said the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted her reflection, noting that she has contributed to a political climate that fosters threats and division.

Greene’s record includes inflammatory statements, support for violent posts about Democrats, offensive Holocaust comments, and personal attacks on colleagues. These controversies led to her removal from House committees in 2021 and expulsion from the House Freedom Caucus in 2023.

Now, Greene says she wants to “put down the knives in politics” and promote unity. “I’m leading the way with my own example, and I hope that President Trump can do the same,” she said. On the root of their disagreement, Greene pointed to the Epstein files, calling the situation “shocking” but emphasizing that her push for transparency is not meant as disloyalty to the President. Shortly after her interview, Trump adjusted his stance on the files.

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