WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said President Donald Trump was “furious” with her after she signed a House discharge petition requiring the release of all government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a preview of her upcoming “60 Minutes” interview, Greene told CBS News that Trump believed the files’ release “was going to hurt people,” while she argued victims “deserve everything they’re asking” and full transparency.
Trump initially supported releasing the Epstein files during his presidential campaign but reversed course after taking office, instructing House Republicans not to sign the discharge petition. Several GOP lawmakers — including Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie — broke ranks, adding pressure on the president. As more Republicans signaled they might support the effort, Trump shifted his position again and urged House Republicans to back a bill directing the Department of Justice to release the documents.
The disagreement marks another point of tension between Trump and Greene, whose relationship has deteriorated over the past year as she increasingly criticized administration messaging on economic policy and other issues. After Greene abruptly resigned from Congress last week, Trump described her departure as “great news for the country.” House Republicans have also criticized her for missing all votes this week following her announcement.
The Epstein files remain a politically sensitive subject as Congress, investigators and the public await the DOJ’s mandated release of the materials.
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