Start Here The MAGA Rift Between DJT and MTG
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Nov 17, 2025 Selena Wang, ABC News senior White House correspondent, breaks down the shocking fallout between former President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over the Epstein files. She explores how Greene's push for transparency is causing rifts in the MAGA base and Trump's contrasting demands for counter-investigations. Meanwhile, Faith Abube reports live from Charlotte, revealing community reactions to Operation Charlotte's Web and the concerns over aggressive immigration tactics. Plus, they dive into the ethical implications of AI recreating deceased loved ones.
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MAGA Friendship Frays Over Epstein Files
- Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump moved from allies to rivals as tensions built over policy and rhetoric.
- Their split crystallized when Greene pushed to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking an unprecedented public feud.
Epstein Files Split The MAGA Base
- The Epstein files created a rift because many in the MAGA base demand transparency while the president tries to control the narrative.
- Trump both dismissed the documents as a hoax and called for investigations into Democrats, complicating GOP unity.
Watch How Votes Will Pressure Republicans
- Expect political maneuvering: votes to release documents must pass the House, Senate, and reach the president to matter.
- Watch how Republicans navigate constituent pressure versus loyalty to Trump when casting those votes.
