There’s growing tension inside the Republican Party, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to make one thing clear: it’s not a clash between her and Donald Trump.
Instead, she’s pointing the finger at what she calls the “neocon wing” of the GOP—Republicans she believes are dragging the party back into endless wars and traditional Washington politics.
In a recent sit-down with the Daily Mail, Greene didn’t hold back in her warnings about the widening ideological rift among Republicans, especially over foreign policy and support for Trump’s America First agenda.
“Neocons Are Hijacking the MAGA Movement”
According to Greene, there’s a tug-of-war happening behind the scenes.
On one side, there are Trump-aligned conservatives like herself.
On the other, the so-called “neocons”—longtime establishment Republicans who still believe the U.S. should act as the world’s policeman.
While she didn’t name names directly, Greene made it clear who she was talking about.
“It’s the same old neocon establishment,” she said.
“They’re a fixture in Washington, like part of the furniture.”
She believes these figures are actively trying to dilute Trump’s influence and reclaim control of the GOP, something she sees as a betrayal of the voters who backed Trump to end foreign entanglements and bring real change.
Greene Calls Out Senate Republicans Over Trump Nominee
One major flashpoint is the backlash against Ed Martin, Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. Greene slammed Senate Republicans like Sen.
Thom Tillis and Sen. Susan Collins for holding up the nomination.
“These are powerful people blocking the president’s agenda,” Greene said, visibly frustrated.
“Americans didn’t vote for Susan Collins or Tom Tillis to be president.”
To her, this kind of obstruction shows how out of touch parts of the party are with the MAGA base—and with Trump himself.
Waste, Abuse, and DOGE Investigations
Greene also brought up the work of the House’s DOGE subcommittee, which she chairs.
The group—originally launched under Trump with Elon Musk as a lead appointee—is focused on rooting out government waste and inefficiencies.
While Musk’s executive orders have helped uncover fraud and useless spending, Greene says it means little if Congress won’t follow through.
“The real problem,” she explained, “is that the legislation needed to back these reforms isn’t being passed.”
She pointed to the mountain of executive actions—143 so far—that remain in limbo without congressional support.
Gulf of America? Greene’s Pet Project
In the middle of the policy talk, Greene shared one of Trump’s lesser-known but deeply personal initiatives: renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
It might sound like a fringe issue, but Greene says it’s something Trump cares deeply about.
“He literally keeps a map with the new name next to his desk,” she said, noting that there are even hats made with the slogan.
She challenged any Republicans who oppose the name change: “Go ahead—stand with Mexico if you want.”
Warning: The Establishment Wants to ‘Speed Bump’ Trump
Greene didn’t mince words about what she sees as the long game: establishment Republicans waiting for Trump to exit the stage.
“They’re hoping to just run over him like a speed bump and move on,” she said, leaning in as she spoke. “But I won’t let that happen.”
Greene has been one of Trump’s most loyal allies for nearly a decade.
She rose to national attention just days before January 6, 2021, and has built a huge online following since—over 6.3 million combined on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
War Is the Breaking Point for the GOP Base
When asked what has the Republican base so disillusioned, Greene didn’t hesitate: war.
She said Washington has an “addiction” to foreign conflicts and that Trump has always stood apart by prioritizing peace.
As an example, she praised Trump’s recent deal with the Houthis in Yemen, aimed at ending attacks in the Red Sea.
“This is why I’ve always supported him,” Greene explained.
“He’s focused on peace and avoiding unnecessary wars.”
But she’s deeply concerned about renewed pressure for conflict—particularly with Iran.
“Nobody wants a war with Iran,” she said flatly.
Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Neocon Legacy
Reflecting on past military engagements, Greene cited the wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine as devastating examples of neocon-led failures.
She sees these conflicts as the product of a mindset she no longer wants in power.
“If I’m frustrated and angry,” she warned, “it means the base is, too.”
And according to her, the feedback she gets online proves it.
“Just read the comments,” she said confidently. “They back me up.”