Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has ignited fresh controversy by accusing Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of orchestrating a calculated political con through her recent public feud with former President Donald Trump.
The Suspicious Split
During his appearance at the Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, Kinzinger didn't mince words when discussing the growing tension between Greene and Trump. "Marjorie Taylor Green is the biggest con artist ever, by the way. Like, she has not found Jesus," Kinzinger declared to the audience.
The public rift between the two prominent Republican figures centers around the ongoing controversy surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case files. While Greene has positioned herself as part of the push to have these documents released to the public, Trump has dismissed the entire uproar as nothing more than a "hoax."
Social Media Warfare Erupts
The political drama spilled onto social media platforms over the weekend when Trump publicly withdrew his support for Greene and launched a blistering attack. The former president accused Greene of having "turned Left" and betraying their party's principles.
Greene responded indirectly the same morning, avoiding any direct mention of Trump while criticizing what she described as the "toxic political industrial complex." In her social media post, she emphasized her belief in the American people over any single leader or political party, arguing that citizens deserve better treatment than they've received from both major parties.
Presidential Ambitions Suspected
Kinzinger revealed his theory about Greene's underlying motivation during the Texas event. He believes her sudden break from Trump stems from clear presidential ambitions. "She clearly wants to run for president," Kinzinger stated, drawing laughter from the audience.
However, the former congressman quickly reminded attendees about the initial skepticism surrounding Trump's own presidential aspirations in 2015. "We giggled when Trump wanted to run in 2015, right?" he noted, suggesting that Greene might be following a similar path.
Kinzinger speculated that Greene might be attempting to rebrand herself for a broader political audience. "So, she may be figuring that if... 'I go on The View and I do this one lane here, maybe... I can trick people,'" he suggested. But he cautioned that despite any image transformation, this remains the same politician who previously "chased down victims of school gun violence" and referred to them as "cosplay actors."
The political backdrop to this feud intensified on Wednesday when House Oversight Committee Democrats released thousands of files from Epstein's estate. Some of these documents have raised questions about Trump's knowledge of his former friend's criminal activities.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is preparing to vote on legislation that would require the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. However, even if the bill passes the House, it must still navigate the Senate and could potentially face a presidential veto.
