Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Trump’s Frustration About Epstein Files During Phone Call
Marjorie Taylor Greene Reveals Tension with Trump Over Epstein Files
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has disclosed that former President Donald Trump expressed "extreme anger" regarding her support for the release of documents concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This revelation comes during her first interview since announcing her resignation from Congress, effective January 2026.
In a preview clip from her forthcoming interview with 60 Minutes journalist Leslie Stahl, Greene explained the nature of her phone conversation with Trump, who is now 79 years old. “We did talk about the Epstein files, and he was extremely angry at me that I had signed the discharge petition to release the files,” Greene, 51, shared.
Following the swift passage of a bill aimed at forcing the release of Epstein-related files through the House and Senate, Trump signed the legislation despite previous attempts to block it. This bill mandates the Justice Department to release all documents related to Epstein and the investigation into his 2019 death in federal custody within 30 days, as reported by the Associated Press.
“I fully believe those women deserve everything they’re asking,” Greene stated, referencing Epstein’s victims. “They’re asking for all of it to come out. They deserve it. And he was furious with me.”
When Stahl pressed Greene for more details about Trump’s reaction, she noted, “He said that it was going to hurt people.”
Greene has represented Georgia’s 14th congressional district since January 2021 and has long aligned herself with Trump’s political agenda. However, the two have recently butted heads, with Greene openly criticizing some of Trump’s decisions, including his previous stance on releasing Epstein-related documents. In November, Trump publicly stated that Greene had “lost her way” and withdrew his endorsement of her. He labeled her a “traitor” the day after she claimed she was facing threats connected to Trump’s statements.
Greene announced her resignation on November 21, stating she aims to step down on January 5, 2026. She characterized the treatment she received from fellow party members as “unfair” and “wrong.”
Speaking about her reasons for resignation, Greene said, “I have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.”
Greene’s interview will air on Sunday, December 7, at 7 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
