Deep divisions in the Republican camp: Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly attacks Donald Trump – and questions his faith.
Apr 06, 2026, 06:12Apr 06, 2026, 06:28
Nikolai Stübner / t-online
Former Republican MP Marjorie Taylor Greene sharply criticized US President Donald Trump on Platform X on Easter Sunday after he threatened attacks against Iran. Greene wrote that Trump was “insane” and “not a Christian” and called on members of his administration to intervene.
Now thinks Trump is crazy: Ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene.Image: keystone
The trigger for her post was a post by Trump on his Truth Social platform in which he made massive threats to Iran. In it he threatened military strikes against the Iranian infrastructure. Trump literally wrote:
“Tuesday will be ‘Power Plant Day’ and ‘Bridge Day’ at the same time – in Iran. There has never been anything like this!!! Open the damn straits, you crazy people, or you’ll live in hell – wait for it! Praise be to Allah.”
A short time later, Greene posted a screenshot of Trump’s post and wrote that all Christians around Trump should “fall on their knees and ask God for forgiveness” and stop “worshiping” the president. Trump has “gone crazy” and anyone who supports him is “complicit”.
Dispute over war and oil route
The background is the tense situation in the Middle East. Trump had previously given Iran an ultimatum to open the important shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. A significant portion of the world’s oil trade is transported through the strait, and restrictions have recently caused energy prices to rise.
Greene wrote in her post on The Strait of Hormuz is closed because the USA and Israel have started “an unprovoked war” – based on alleged nuclear threats. Israel has nuclear weapons itself and can defend itself without the US having to intervene, said Greene.
The current developments in the war in the ticker:
Break with Trump
Greene was long considered one of Trump’s most vocal supporters and distinguished herself as a central figure in his MAGA camp. In recent months, however, she has openly clashed with him on several occasions – particularly over his approval of military strikes against Iran and other political decisions.
After this falling out, Trump withdrew her support in November, and Greene withdrew from Congress shortly afterwards.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was an ardent admirer of Trump for a long time.Image: keystone
Religious reckoning
The tone of her criticism of Trump is particularly unusual. Greene’s argument was explicitly religious and referred to the teachings of Jesus, who called for forgiveness – even towards enemies. Trump, on the other hand, is “not a Christian” and his policies should therefore not be supported. Christians in government should instead push for peace and prevent further escalation.
Greene also accused the president of breaking key promises to voters and endangering innocent people with his Iran policy. His latest statements harmed “the Iranian people,” whom he actually wanted to liberate, and contradicted the political course that many of his supporters voted for. “This won’t make America great again, it’s evil,” she wrote.
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