Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has disclosed that her office has reported more than 700 death threats over the past five years. Initially, these threats were attributed to individuals on the political left, but Greene claims that following her recent divergence from former President Donald Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, threats have now also emerged from the political right.

Greene announced her intention to retire early from her third term, marking a significant rift within the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement, where she has been a prominent figure. Her alignment with Trump has been pivotal in mobilizing support among hard-right constituents. However, her recent criticisms of foreign policy and her push for the release of Epstein-related documents have led to a public fallout with Trump, who subsequently revoked his endorsement of her.

In a series of posts on social media platform X, Greene detailed the nature of the threats she has received, which include not only direct threats to her life but also threats against her family. She noted that her office has reported 773 death threats to the Capitol Police, a figure that does not account for numerous online threats. Greene emphasized that she has not been provided with a security detail by Congress, relying instead on privately hired protection.

The political climate has seen a rise in threats against lawmakers from both parties, with several congressional Democrats reporting increased threats following incendiary comments from Trump. For instance, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mentioned that his offices received bomb threats, while other lawmakers have expressed concern over the toll that such threats take on their decision-making and mental health.

Greene's comments reflect a broader issue of political violence and the implications it has for democratic processes. She criticized the Republican majority in Congress for allegedly capitulating to executive power, suggesting that this undermines the will of their constituents. Greene's resignation is set for January 5, 2026, prompting a special election for her seat in Georgia’s 14th district.