A stunning rebuke echoed through political circles this week as former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly condemned a recent statement by President Donald Trump, labeling it “evil.” The former ally, now a vocal critic, didn’t mince words in her assessment of the former president’s escalating rhetoric.
Trump’s message, delivered on Easter Sunday via his social media platform, demanded Iran “Open the F*in’ Strait” or face dire consequences, concluding with the phrase “Praise be to Allah.” Greene responded with a scathing post, questioning the judgment of anyone within Trump’s circle who identifies as Christian.
She implored those advisors to “beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President,” asserting that Trump had “gone insane” and those around him were complicit in his actions. Greene’s statement wasn’t a blanket defense of Iran, but a sharp challenge to the narrative driving the escalating tensions.
According to Greene, the current crisis stems from what she describes as an “unprovoked war against Iran” initiated by the United States and Israel, fueled by long-standing and unsubstantiated claims about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. She argued that these accusations mirror decades of similar warnings that have consistently proven false.
Greene further asserted that Israel possesses the capability to defend itself, and that Trump’s threats to target Iranian infrastructure – bridges and power plants – would ultimately harm the very people he claims to want to help. The focus, she insisted, should be on de-escalation, not further conflict.
Drawing on religious principles, Greene emphasized Jesus’s teachings of love and forgiveness, even towards enemies. She stated plainly that the President’s words and actions are incompatible with Christian values, and urged those within his administration to actively pursue peace instead of fueling war.
Greene’s departure from Congress occurred earlier this year, leaving her former seat in Georgia’s 14th district open. A special election is currently underway, pitting Republican Clay Fuller against Democrat Shawn Harris, with results expected soon.
Adding to the chorus of dissent, former National Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent, also a previous Trump ally, urged his followers to pressure the White House and lawmakers against deploying U.S. ground troops to Iran. Kent’s resignation from the Trump administration in March was directly linked to concerns over the escalating conflict, believing Iran presented no genuine immediate threat.
