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Greene Defies Trump in 60 Minutes Interview as She Plans Early Exit From Congress

She says her push to publish DOJ records on Jeffrey Epstein triggered Trump's ire, fueling a surge of threats.

Overview

  • Marjorie Taylor Greene reiterated that she will resign her House seat early next year following a public break with President Donald Trump.
  • In the CBS 60 Minutes interview, she said backing a move to release all Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein made Trump "furious" and was a turning point.
  • Trump has labeled her a "traitor" and pledged to support a Republican primary challenger for her Georgia seat, according to the coverage.
  • Greene said her office reported 773 death threats to Capitol Police since 2021 and described a pipe-bomb incident at her home and threats against her son.
  • She criticized GOP colleagues' deference to Trump, cast him as aligned with establishment interests, and said she will not seek any other elected office.