Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) stated on Monday that she could not recall the last time she observed individuals wearing "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) hats or apparel. In a post on the social media platform X, Greene shared an image of a "Trump Superstore" billboard alongside a sign indicating the business was closing. The statement marks a continuation of public disagreements between the former lawmaker and President Trump.
Greene was previously a close ally of the president during her time in Congress, but the relationship changed in late 2025. Tensions rose regarding the administration's handling of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill Greene supported alongside Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Although the president signed the bill, Greene and others expressed dissatisfaction with the Department of Justice's use of redactions in the released files.
The rift widened following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and subsequent public exchanges. The president referred to Greene as "Marjorie Traitor Brown," while Greene announced her resignation from the House in November, effective January 2026. Since leaving office, Greene has criticized the president's foreign policy, specifically the impact of a conflict with Iran on the domestic cost of living. In an April interview, she stated that the president was "not the same man" she had supported for a decade.
The shift in rhetoric also impacts how current members of Congress, such as Reps. Massie and Khanna, navigate transparency legislation and oversight of the Department of Justice. For the general public, Greene’s focus on the economic impact of the war in Iran—specifically the cost of living—highlights how foreign policy decisions are being framed in relation to household expenses and inflation. This debate persists as voters evaluate the administration's performance ahead of primary and general elections.
What happens next involves the continued release or withholding of government documents and the ongoing political primary season. President Trump recently returned a mail-in ballot for the Florida primary, and his approval ratings have seen a recent decline of two points over two weeks according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Further developments regarding the Epstein files or changes in military engagement in the Middle East may continue to influence the public positions of former and current GOP officials. No specific dates for future document releases were provided in the report.