Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene cut ties with US President Donald Trump due to his becoming more pro-Israel than America First, she said during her interview with CBS's 60 Minutes on Monday.
The Georgia representative had recently stopped supporting President Trump, justifying her decision by citing his positions on affordability and foreign affairs, as well as his failure to keep domestic policy as his top priority.
In her interview with CBS, Taylor Greene explained her position, saying, "He passed a crypto bill that helped out all the crypto donors. He has served Israel's interests, even attacking Iran. So those are the areas that are still getting everything they want, while the people, we're still out here saying, 'We wanna see action on areas for the American people, not for the major industries and the big donors.'"
Regarding foreign affairs issues, Taylor Greene highlighted Trump's relationship with Israel, stating that the president shows 'favoritism' toward the country, which she directly linked to economic and political partnership interests.
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Antisemitism Awareness Act
During her interview, Taylor Greene also explained why she chose to vote against the Antisemitism Awareness Act.
"Since I've been a member of Congress, we've had several resolutions that constantly denounce antisemitism. I've already voted denouncing antisemitism many times before. It becomes an exercise that they force on Congress, and I simply got tired of it," Taylor Greene said.
When asked if she didn't see any value in Congress reaffirming the fact that they denounce antisemitism, Taylor Greene stated, "We don't have to get on our knees and say it over and over again."
When told that most members of Congress disagreed with her, she countered: "Well, most members of Congress take donations from AIPAC, and I don't. "
Trump withdraws support for Taylor Greene
In November, President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Taylor Greene, citing criticism his long-time supporter has made about his agenda.
"I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump posted that all Greene does is "complain, complain, complain," adding that the conflict between them began after he shared a poll with her indicating she had little chance of winning a Senate or gubernatorial race without his endorsement, which he did not intend to give.
According to Reuters, the rupture between the two allies "suggests a deeper fracture within Trump's Republican base. It raises questions about the stability of his support on the far right of the ideological spectrum."