Tehran - BORNA - In an exclusive interview with The New York Times, the Georgia representative explained that her unwavering support for the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement shattered following the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in September. According to Greene, a series of disagreements culminated in a total break from the President-elect.
The Turning Point: Trump’s ‘Hate’ Speech
Greene recounted watching Charlie Kirk's memorial service on television. After Kirk’s widow stated she had forgiven her husband’s killer, Trump took the stage and explicitly contradicted that sentiment. "I hate my opponents, and I don’t want the best for them," Trump declared.
"That was absolutely the worst statement," Greene told the Times. She noted that her departure from the "never apologize, never admit mistakes" doctrine occurred at that moment. "I was really naïve and outside of politics... It was easy for me to naively believe," she added.
The Epstein Files: ‘My Friends Will Be Hurt’
The final rupture occurred over the congressional vote to release the investigative files of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Greene described the Epstein case as a symbol of "everything wrong with Washington"—a story of "wealthy, powerful elites doing terrible things with impunity."
Greene claimed that after she met with victims, Trump called her and began shouting, warning that if the files were released, "my friends will be hurt."
The U.S. Department of Justice released the third batch of Epstein documents last Tuesday—totaling nearly 30,000 pages—which included Donald Trump’s name. While the DOJ claimed some allegations against Trump in these files were "baseless and false," their release has fueled the ongoing political firestorm.
A Political Outcast: ‘I Am Radioactive’
Greene, once one of Trump’s most vocal loyalists, now finds herself alienated from both the Republican leadership and the Democratic Party. "I am like a radioactive material," she remarked, acknowledging that her shift has left her without political allies.
Despite the backlash, Greene defended her evolution. "Everyone says 'she has changed.' I haven't changed my views, but I have matured. I have gained depth. I have come to know Washington and understand the fractures and damages of this place."
A Shift in Stance: Gaza and the Working Class
Greene’s break from the party line has extended to major policy areas. She has recently referred to the war in Gaza as a "genocide" and expressed deep skepticism toward GOP economic, health, and foreign policies, arguing they do not benefit the working class. She also admitted she was wrong to previously accuse Democrats of "treason."
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