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Greene Says Trump's Grip on GOP Is Slipping as Defections Mount

She points to defections on a Trump executive order as a sign Republicans are shifting to 2026 reelection calculations.

Overview

  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told CNN that President Trump's control over the party is weakening, declaring that "the dam is breaking."
  • She cited 13 Republicans who voted with Democrats last week to nullify a Trump executive order affecting federal worker dismissal powers.
  • Greene pointed to Indiana Republicans opposing a redistricting plan as further evidence of internal dissent.
  • She argued lawmakers have entered a 2026 campaign mindset, saying "lame duck season has begun" and members are prioritizing their own reelection.
  • Greene criticized House GOP leaders for lacking a plan to address expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, noting about 75,000 of her constituents rely on them, and she has announced she will leave Congress in January.