Exclusive: Capitol Hill Insiders Reveal Privately Mocking Trump, Then Swiftly Changing Tune as Party Leader
According to Marjorie Taylor Greene, outgoing GOP House member from Georgia, Republican lawmakers in Congress made fun of Donald Trump privately, only to switch sides when he secured his party's 2024 White House nomination. In an upcoming interview with CBS's Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes, Greene revealed that her colleagues would frequently ridicule Trump's speaking style and make jokes about her unwavering support for the former president.
However, Greene claims that once Trump won the primary election in 2024, his colleagues suddenly changed their behavior, adopting a more deferential tone towards him. "They all started kissing his ass," she joked. When asked about Trump's iconic "Make America Great Again" slogan, Greene quipped that those Republicans at the time decided to put on a "Maga hat for the first time."
Greene's transformation from staunch Trump ally to critic is well-documented. The Georgia Republican has since distanced herself from the former president and faced backlash, including being called a "traitor." In response to the threats she received, Greene reported hundreds of incidents to the US Capitol police, stating that initially the threats came from those on the left who opposed Trump's policies.
However, things took a darker turn when Greene spoke out about her concerns regarding Donald Trump's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case. The former president's friendship with Epstein, the late convicted sex offender and disgraced financier, has been widely criticized. Greene's criticism of Trump's response to Epstein's death in prison led to even more threats against her and her son.
In a surprising twist, Greene revealed that Republicans are now too afraid to criticize Trump publicly for fear of being targeted by him on social media. "I think they're terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them," she said. The interview comes as Greene prepares to leave Congress in January, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and high-stakes politics.
According to Marjorie Taylor Greene, outgoing GOP House member from Georgia, Republican lawmakers in Congress made fun of Donald Trump privately, only to switch sides when he secured his party's 2024 White House nomination. In an upcoming interview with CBS's Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes, Greene revealed that her colleagues would frequently ridicule Trump's speaking style and make jokes about her unwavering support for the former president.
However, Greene claims that once Trump won the primary election in 2024, his colleagues suddenly changed their behavior, adopting a more deferential tone towards him. "They all started kissing his ass," she joked. When asked about Trump's iconic "Make America Great Again" slogan, Greene quipped that those Republicans at the time decided to put on a "Maga hat for the first time."
Greene's transformation from staunch Trump ally to critic is well-documented. The Georgia Republican has since distanced herself from the former president and faced backlash, including being called a "traitor." In response to the threats she received, Greene reported hundreds of incidents to the US Capitol police, stating that initially the threats came from those on the left who opposed Trump's policies.
However, things took a darker turn when Greene spoke out about her concerns regarding Donald Trump's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case. The former president's friendship with Epstein, the late convicted sex offender and disgraced financier, has been widely criticized. Greene's criticism of Trump's response to Epstein's death in prison led to even more threats against her and her son.
In a surprising twist, Greene revealed that Republicans are now too afraid to criticize Trump publicly for fear of being targeted by him on social media. "I think they're terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them," she said. The interview comes as Greene prepares to leave Congress in January, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and high-stakes politics.
I mean, who wouldn't want to roast Donald Trump privately? Poor guy was like the class clown who's always the punchline 
. But seriously though, it's wild that they'd change their tune once he won the nom 
. Guess you could say they're all "Maga hat donning" in public now 
, but you get it 
. Like, who gets threatened over being a loyal fan? And then things take a dark turn because they're afraid to speak out against Trump? That's like the ultimate chicken-and-egg problem – if they don't criticize him, they'll be targeted; but if they do criticize him, they'll still get backlash 
. Maybe we should just give everyone a prize for being brave in politics 
... or a participation trophy 
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and what really gets me is that people are too scared to speak out against Trump now because of the threats. that's just crazy talk 
we need more people like Marjorie Taylor Greene who aren't afraid to tell it like it is, even if it means going against the status quo 
meanwhile she's been getting death threats and her son too 
is it really like that in DC?
It's not all sunshine and rainbows for Greene either - I mean, sure she was attacked online, but isn't that what happens when you go against the party line? 
Still, you've got to give her credit for speaking out about Epstein. That takes guts. 
. And now they're too afraid to criticize Trump publicly because of his power on social media? That's just a bunch of cowards 
. I wish Marjorie Taylor Greene had the courage to speak out when she was still an ally to Trump, but now she's trying to salvage what's left of her reputation by criticizing him from a safe distance 
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it's wild. and marjorie taylor greene is like the ultimate example of this - she's all in one day and out the next, what a drama queen 
btw, the whole epstein thing was super shady & it's crazy that people are still playing with fire by speaking out about it 
. It's not about being afraid of him, it's about being afraid of getting roasted by his fans 
. Trump's got a big megaphone, and whoever wants to stay relevant needs to be careful what they say or do around him 
. I wonder if there are more stories like this waiting to come out... 
people really change so fast when it's convenient for them . I mean i thought they were all for trump but then suddenly he wins the nomination and they're kissing his ass. it's like they lost their minds or something . meanwhile marjorie taylor greene is still getting threats left and right just because she spoke out . it's wild that republicans are too scared to criticize trump now bc they don't want to get roasted on truth social . what's really going on here? 
. It's like they say: when you're in a hot seat, you can't afford to be too critical of your own leader 
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... it's a bit chilling. I mean, what kind of behavior is that? The fact that Greene had to report hundreds of threats to the US Capitol police just because she was speaking truth to power is a clear indication that our democracy has taken a step back 
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I feel so bad for Marjorie Taylor Greene, you know? She's been through so much already, and it's heartbreaking that she had to face those threats from the left 
Where did we lose our ability to have an honest conversation about politics and issues without fear of retribution? 
. It's not easy being in the public eye, especially when you're putting yourself out there on issues that are super divisive