Marjorie Taylor Greene Predicts Republican Losses for Trump: Iran & Epstein

Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has predicted a defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections. According to Greene, Trump's policies regarding Iran and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files could hurt the Republican Party among voters in November.

Greene, who previously served as a congresswoman from Georgia, expressed her concerns on social media, stating that Republicans could face significant losses due to these issues. This criticism marks a notable distancing from Trump, whom Greene used to support unconditionally. In January, she resigned from Congress after a bitter dispute with the former president, accusing the administration of deviating from the 'America First' message that fueled Trump's rise.

Greene's criticism focuses on Trump's foreign policy, especially in relation to Iran, and the handling of the Epstein files. In a previous post, Greene accused the administration of betraying its promises of 'No More Foreign Wars/No More Regime Change'. She also pointed to the increased Democratic turnout in the Texas primaries as a sign of future problems.

Furthermore, Greene links the party's political risk to frustration over the Epstein files, criticizing MAGA 'influencers' who downplayed the seriousness of the case. The former congresswoman warned that it will be difficult to get women to vote for Republicans in the midterm elections, as the party already has a problem with the female vote.

The White House has responded to Greene's criticisms, dismissing her comments. Davis Ingle, a White House spokesperson, stated that Trump remains 'the clear leader of the Republican Party' and called Greene 'a former congresswoman, traitor, and quitter'. In another response, Ingle stated that the administration does not 'have time for quitters'.

National polls suggest a political risk for Trump in relation to Iran, although many Republicans still support military action. A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on March 24 showed a drop in Trump's approval to 36%, partly due to voter anger over the war and rising fuel prices.

A Fox News poll shows that 42% of voters support the ongoing war in Iran, with a strong partisan division between left and right, and 28% of independents in favor. Another Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only 27% of Americans approve of the attacks against Iran, while 43% disapprove.

Additionally, AP-NORC polls revealed that 59% of Americans believe that U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. There are also signs that Democrats are gaining momentum in the 2026 elections. The Texas Tribune reported that Democratic turnout in the Texas primaries surpassed the Republican turnout for the first time since 2020.

Greene's comments do not reflect the views of much of Trump's base. Reuters reported from CPAC that Republicans at the conference largely supported the president and his policy on Iran. However, Greene's warning demonstrates that the party's internal struggle over war, loyalty, and transparency continues to unfold publicly as the midterm campaign develops.

The situation raises questions about party unity and the strategy to be followed in the face of the elections, highlighting internal tensions and different perspectives on crucial issues.