Frustration within the MAGA community grew on Saturday following Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unexpected announcement that she would leave Congress. Laura Loomer, a known supporter of President Trump, went as far as calling Greene an “evil parasitic woman.”
Loomer’s comments followed Trump’s early morning critique of Greene, where he referred to her as “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown.”
“So, President Trump essentially labels Marjorie Traitor Greene a Stage 5 clinger,” Loomer posted on X.
She pointed out that Greene’s congressional pension would be active as of January 3, just five years after her term began, which coincided with her resignation announcement. Loomer expressed, “I wish her the worst,” adding accusations of Greene being deceptive and harmful to her.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the Lefty Squad, also jumped into the conversation, critiquing Greene’s timing regarding her pension.
On Instagram, the Bronx representative remarked, “She is carefully timing her retirement, just a day or two after starting her pension.”
Initially, Trump had harsh words for Greene on Truth Social, declaring, “Marjorie was the worst.” However, his tone seemed to soften later when asked if he would forgive her; he responded, “For what? I just don’t agree with her philosophy.”
The president then remarked about her future in politics, saying, “It would not be easy for her” to make a comeback. He added, “I’d love to see it,” and suggested, “She needs to get some rest.”
Loomer and Greene had a public fallout last year when Loomer made controversial comments about then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Greene, who called her a “liar,” condemned Loomer’s remarks as “extremely racist.”
With Greene’s exit, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s already narrow majority shrunk to just six votes.
Officials in Georgia indicated that her departure could lead to a more competitive primary in suburban Atlanta, home to several mid-sized cities like Rome.
The state’s regular primary elections are scheduled for May, and Governor Brian Kemp will need to consider whether to call for a special election, perhaps in March, to fill Greene’s seat.
Though Greene has been a prominent supporter of Trump, she has recently diverged from him on issues like the Jeffrey Epstein case, the government shutdown, and rising costs.
Political analysts are speculating about her possible future moves, including campaigns for governor, the Senate, or even the presidency, alongside her recent media engagements.
In her resignation video, she stated, “When ordinary Americans finally recognize and understand that the political complex of both parties is tearing this country apart… that’s when I’m going to stand by them and rebuild.”
