Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene,
representing Georgia, launched a direct criticism of President Donald Trump on
Sunday after he labeled her a “traitor” following their political distancing.
Greene stated that the comment was not only “hurtful” but also potentially
dangerous to her personal safety.
During an interview with Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the
Union, the congresswoman asserted that the label used by the president is
completely unfounded and could fuel hostility against her.
“Of all the things he said, what hurt me the most—and is
also completely untrue—was calling me a traitor. It’s an extremely unfair
accusation,” Greene said, visibly upset by the public attack.
The congresswoman warned that these kinds of disparaging
remarks from the president himself not only damage his reputation but could
also trigger violent reactions among his fervent supporters, a risk she insists
cannot be taken lightly.
Greene and Trump, who for years maintained a close political
relationship, have recently shown signs of a rift, unleashing a series of
heated exchanges that have heightened tensions within the Republican Party
itself.