A stark contrast has emerged between the public image of some Republicans in Congress and their private opinions. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an outgoing GOP House member, revealed that her colleagues privately mocked Donald Trump, questioning his language and even ridiculing her for supporting him.
However, when Trump won the 2024 White House nomination, those same lawmakers quickly shifted their stance. Greene claimed that many of them now "kissed his ass," essentially abandoning their earlier criticism to curry favor with the former president.
The irony is striking, as some Republicans have adopted Trump's infamous "Make America Great Again" slogan, donning "Maga" hats in a show of allegiance. It appears that party loyalty has taken precedence over any dissenting views.
Greene, who was once a staunch ally of Trump but has since distanced herself from him, faces intense backlash for her criticism. The former president has called her a "traitor," while online threats have poured in against both Greene and her son. She reported hundreds of these threats to the US Capitol police, citing that they originated from both those on the left who opposed Trump and her own supporters.
However, when she took a public stance opposing Trump's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, things turned ugly. The late financier had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor and died in prison while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges during Trump's first presidency.
Greene pointed out that death threats escalated significantly once she aligned herself with the Epstein survivors – young women who had been raped, abused, and trafficked by powerful men. She claimed that Trump responded to these threats by sending harshly worded messages, devoid of sympathy.
In a candid interview on 60 Minutes, Greene revealed that many Republicans now fear speaking out against Trump publicly due to his reputation for unleashing vicious attacks online. "They're terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them," she said.
This revelation highlights the tension between party loyalty and free speech in modern politics. As the 2024 US presidential election heats up, it's clear that Republicans must navigate this complex landscape carefully to avoid being targeted by Trump himself.
However, when Trump won the 2024 White House nomination, those same lawmakers quickly shifted their stance. Greene claimed that many of them now "kissed his ass," essentially abandoning their earlier criticism to curry favor with the former president.
The irony is striking, as some Republicans have adopted Trump's infamous "Make America Great Again" slogan, donning "Maga" hats in a show of allegiance. It appears that party loyalty has taken precedence over any dissenting views.
Greene, who was once a staunch ally of Trump but has since distanced herself from him, faces intense backlash for her criticism. The former president has called her a "traitor," while online threats have poured in against both Greene and her son. She reported hundreds of these threats to the US Capitol police, citing that they originated from both those on the left who opposed Trump and her own supporters.
However, when she took a public stance opposing Trump's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, things turned ugly. The late financier had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor and died in prison while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges during Trump's first presidency.
Greene pointed out that death threats escalated significantly once she aligned herself with the Epstein survivors – young women who had been raped, abused, and trafficked by powerful men. She claimed that Trump responded to these threats by sending harshly worded messages, devoid of sympathy.
In a candid interview on 60 Minutes, Greene revealed that many Republicans now fear speaking out against Trump publicly due to his reputation for unleashing vicious attacks online. "They're terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them," she said.
This revelation highlights the tension between party loyalty and free speech in modern politics. As the 2024 US presidential election heats up, it's clear that Republicans must navigate this complex landscape carefully to avoid being targeted by Trump himself.
I'm thinking... if ppl are scared to speak out against Trump 'cause of his online behavior, isn't that kinda the same thing that got him elected in the first place? All these "Maga" haters who suddenly don't want anything to do with Trump just cuz he's saying some stuff they don't like. It's like, if u can't handle the heat, then get outta the kitchen, right? 
I mean, who wouldn't want to toe the party line when the big cheese is throwing shade online? It's not like they're actually doing it for the greater good or anything... 
Greene's got some serious guts for speaking out, but I guess that's why they call her a "traitor". Meanwhile, Trump's just over here being his usual, lovely self 
. Can't say I'm surprised these lawmakers are more worried about getting roasted online than standing up for what's right... it's like they're all just one big (online) echo chamber 
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IT'S LIKE THEY'RE AFRAID TO SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER OR SOMETHING!!! MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE IS A STRONG WOMAN FOR CALLING OUT DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPS WHO CLAPPED BACK, BUT NOW SHE'S FACING INTENSE BACKLASH FROM BOTH SIDES!!! 
IT'S LIKE THEY'RE TRYING TO SHAKE HER DOWN INTO SILENCE!!! I MEAN, COME ON, GUYS, CAN'T YOU JUST STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN WITHOUT FEARING TRUMP'S WRATH?! 
IT'S A TIGHTROPE THEY'RE WALKING, AND I HOPE THEY CAN FIND THE COURAGE TO STAND BY THEIR VALUES! 
. The fact that these Reps are now too afraid to speak out against Trump because of his online attacks is just a huge red flag 
. We need more people like Greene who aren't afraid to call BS when they see it! 
. It's like, what's the criteria here? If you're not totally on board with the party line, are you just supposed to be silenced? I don't think so. And this whole thing about Republicans being "terrified" of speaking out due to Trump's online attacks is just a form of voter intimidation 
. Party loyalty should never come at the cost of our free speech rights. We need to stand up for each other, even if it means going against the party line sometimes 
...he can turn his supporters into enemies of anyone who dares to oppose him 
...Greene just proved that he's got some serious control over ppl 
...can't ppl just have opinions without bein attacked? 
. Marjorie Taylor Greene was right to speak out against Trump, but of course, now she's getting backlash from her own people . And yeah, it's no surprise that some of them are too scared to say anything bad about him online because they're afraid of getting roasted on Truth Social 
. But let's be real, if you can't even stand up for what you believe in without being targeted by the big man himself, then maybe you should just keep quiet 
. This is what happens when politics becomes a popularity contest rather than standing up for what's right