Backlash emerges after Trump criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene online
President Donald Trump ignited a backlash inside his own MAGA base after launching a blistering attack on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene following her surprise resignation announcement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump mocked Greene’s “plummeting poll numbers,” accused her of going “BAD,” and blamed her ties to Rep. Tom Massie for her downfall.
But instead of rallying behind him, Trump’s most loyal supporters revolted. MAGA commenters blasted the president for turning on one of his fiercest allies, accusing him of acting petty, vindictive, “middle school,” and “disloyal.” Many demanded he explain what Greene truly did wrong, while others questioned why he targets MTG but remains friendly with Republicans like Lindsey Graham.
Some longtime Trump loyalists said this was the first time they felt “ashamed” of him, warning that his treatment of Greene raises concerns about how he views his own supporters. The episode revealed rare open dissent inside the MAGA movement and raised questions about Trump’s ability to manage internal fractures as he begins his second term.
Trump speaks with reporters about Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden resignation. Courtesy of C-SPAN