U.S. President Donald Trump has surprised the political world by publicly criticizing one of his closest allies, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican congresswoman from Georgia and a leading figure in the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement. “I think she’s lost her way,” Trump said Monday during a conversation in the Oval Office, referring to Greene.

“A good woman, but I don’t know what happened. She’s lost, in my opinion.” The president’s remarks reflect growing tension within the MAGA movement after Greene began openly questioning Trump’s priorities, particularly his focus on foreign policy while, according to her, “domestic problems remain unresolved.

” Trump Accuses Greene of Helping Democrats

In unusually sharp comments,Trump accused Greene of “playing into the hands of the other side,” apparently referring to the Democratic Party. Greene had recently written on social media that the government should focus on domestic issues, such as healthcare reform and rising insurance premiums, rather than holding meetings with foreign leaders such as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Greene Responds: “I’m Still 100% America First”

The congresswoman quickly rejected Trump’s criticism. In a statement to The Washington Post, she said: “I haven’t lost my way. I’m 100% America First, and that’s all I stand for.” In recent weeks, Greene has taken positions increasingly at odds with Trump and other Republicans, including: Criticizing Trump’s import tariffs.

Highlighting inflation as an unresolved issue. Questioning the House of Representatives’ handling of the recent government shutdown. She also drew attention by praising Democrat Nancy Pelosi for her political efficiency and calling for the full release of documents related to the Epstein case, a move that caused discomfort within Trump’s inner circle. 

A Rift Within the MAGA Movement

The growing rift between Trump and Greene underscores the internal divisions within the movement that helped define Trump’s political rise. Still, analysts note that both figures retain significant influence among traditional Republican voters and within the party’s more hardline base.