Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called Donald Trump a "traitor" for opposing the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files during a Wednesday interview [1].
The conflict highlights a growing fracture between the former president and some of his most vocal congressional allies regarding government transparency. This dispute centers on the disclosure of documents involving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a matter of significant public interest.
Speaking with Kaitlan Collins on CNN on June 10, 2026 [1], Greene criticized Trump's lack of transparency. She said, "He's a traitor for trying to block the release of the Epstein files" [1]. Greene said the effort to prevent the release of these records was a cover-up and a betrayal of justice [2].
Greene's comments reflect a shift in tone toward the former president. In a separate report, she said that he is a traitor for covering up the files [3]. The documents in question are expected to contain information regarding Epstein's associates and activities.
The Trump administration responded to the accusations through a spokesperson. An unnamed senior White House staffer said, "Her opinions are of no importance" [1].
This public disagreement occurs as pressure mounts from various political factions to make the full Epstein files available to the public. The files have remained a point of contention for years, often obscured by legal challenges and government secrecy.
“"He's a traitor for trying to block the release of the Epstein files."”
The clash between Rep. Greene and Donald Trump signals a potential volatility within the Republican coalition. By using the term 'traitor,' Greene is employing the same rhetoric often used by the MAGA movement against political opponents, now directing it toward the movement's leader over the issue of government transparency and the Epstein legacy.
