Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, has publicly addressed the behavior of her colleagues in Congress concerning former President Donald Trump. In an interview with Lesley Stahl on CBS’s 60 Minutes, Greene noted that many Republicans who initially mocked Trump later aligned themselves with him as his reelection prospects improved. She described a pervasive climate of fear among politicians who are reluctant to criticize Trump due to potential backlash, including threats on social media.

Greene, who has announced her resignation from Congress effective early next year, indicated that her support for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein led to a rift with Trump, who labeled her a 'lunatic' and a 'traitor.' This conflict reportedly resulted in increased threats against her and her family, which she claims originated from both left-leaning and right-leaning individuals after she defended Epstein’s victims.

Despite her previous alignment with Trump and the MAGA movement, Greene stated that she no longer identifies with the MAGA label, asserting that it belongs solely to Trump. She characterized her political stance as 'America First' and expressed uncertainty about her future political ambitions, distancing herself from the traditional Republican agenda.