Politics
‘You’re Losing the Base’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Republican Leaders for Defying Trump
By Jake Beardslee · May 7, 2025
Greene Warns GOP 'Neocons' Are Undermining Trump’s Agenda
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed deep concerns that establishment Republicans—whom she labels "neocons"—are undermining President Donald Trump's agenda and steering the GOP away from its America First roots. JIM RASSOL/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
MTG: 'The Base Is Not Happy' With GOP’s Direction
Greene, a longtime Trump ally, said her frustrations aren't with Trump himself but with congressional Republicans who remain "addicted to foreign wars," despite Trump’s long-standing opposition to U.S. interventionism. She emphasized that the GOP’s grassroots base feels similarly, writing in a post on X last week, "When I'm frustrated and upset over the direction of things, you better be clear, the base is not happy." Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Trump Nominee Faces Resistance From Within His Own Party
The congresswoman pointed to mounting internal conflict over Trump's nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for D.C., a nomination reportedly opposed by several Senate Republicans including Thom Tillis and Susan Collins. The White House / Wikimedia
Greene Accuses Powerful Senators of Blocking MAGA Agenda
"These are powerful people that are refusing to pass the president's agenda," Greene said, arguing that voters didn’t elect these senators to block the will of the presidency. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Fears Rise Over Push for War With Iran, Greene Says
She warned of a broader shift within the party, suggesting some Republicans are actively pushing Trump toward a war with Iran. "No one's interested in a war with Iran," she stated. Greene also criticized U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iraq, attributing those conflicts to the influence of neoconservative ideology. Josh Morgan/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
MTG: Trump’s Executive Orders at Risk Without GOP Support
A key concern for Greene is that even Trump's executive actions, 143 to date, lack congressional support to become permanent. She voiced doubt that her colleagues would back initiatives like the DOGE committee's efforts to eliminate government waste, even though it was helmed by Elon Musk. Louis Velasquez / Unsplash
Gulf of America Renaming Symbolizes Trump's Vision, Says Greene
Among the more symbolic gestures Greene supports is renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," a change Trump marked with a commemorative day and promotional merchandise. "He literally keeps the map next to his desk," she said. Executive Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia
Greene Claims GOP Establishment Plans to Move On From Trump
Ultimately, Greene accused the GOP establishment of trying to sideline Trump post-2024. "They would love to continue just steaming ahead in their same path, and try to get over him like a speed bump," she warned. "And my voice is important to not allow that to happen." The White House / Wikimedia
MTG Positions Herself as Voice for Disillusioned Republican Base
A vocal critic of her own party's direction, Greene maintains one of the largest online followings among members of Congress, and she sees herself as a conduit for the frustrations of the Republican base. Win McNamee-Pool via Imagn Images