Former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene called former President Donald Trump a traitor to the United States on June 10, 2026 [1, 2].

The accusation marks a significant public rupture between two prominent figures of the American right, centering on the transparency of government records regarding the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Greene made the remarks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., shortly before a House vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files [2, 3]. She said that Trump’s efforts to prevent the disclosure of these documents constituted a betrayal of both national security and the American people [1, 5].

"He is a traitor to the United States," Greene said [4].

Greene criticized the former president's stance on the documents, describing the attempt to keep the files hidden as a failure of leadership. She said the efforts to block the release were a direct affront to the public's right to know the details of the Epstein case [1, 5].

"It’s absolutely ridiculous and he’s trying to block the release of the Epstein files," Greene said [5].

The tension between the two figures escalated as Greene doubled down on her characterization of Trump's actions. When questioned about the severity of her language, she said she reaffirmed her position [4].

"I’m saying exactly that," Greene said [4].

The House vote regarding the release of the files serves as the immediate catalyst for this confrontation. The files in question contain information related to the associates and activities of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose network of high-profile contacts has remained a subject of intense public and legislative scrutiny [2, 3].

“"He is a traitor to the United States."”

This public clash signifies a rare and aggressive break in alliance between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump. By framing the withholding of the Epstein files as a matter of national security and treason, Greene is attempting to pivot the narrative of transparency away from partisan loyalty and toward a populist demand for government accountability.