The Independent (US) February 17, 2026

Greene Faces Death Threats Over Trump Epstein Files Dispute

Key Takeaways

▶ Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received hundreds of death threats after breaking with Trump over Epstein file transparency.
▶ Trump posted a social media attack on Greene, their first public exchange since she criticized his handling of Epstein documents.
▶ Greene's dispute with Trump began when she called his Epstein files approach a 'political miscalculation' in late 2025.
▶ The former Georgia congresswoman was among the most vocal Republicans demanding unredacted release of Epstein-related documents.

Trump Criticizes Greene as Death Threats Mount

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has faced hundreds of death threats since breaking with Donald Trump over the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, as the former president posted a social media attack on the former Georgia congresswoman, according to The Independent.¹

Trump used his platform to criticize Greene, marking their first direct public exchange since she challenged his administration’s handling of documents related to Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019.¹

Greene did not specify whether the threats came from Trump supporters or other sources. The threats began after she publicly split with Trump over document transparency in late 2025.

Break Over Epstein Files

The split became public when Greene called Trump’s handling of the Epstein files a “political miscalculation.”² She had been among the most vocal congressional supporters of releasing unredacted documents related to Epstein’s network.

The Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi released what it characterized as complete Epstein files in February 2026, but an independent analysis showed only 2% of available documents were made public.³

Representative Thomas Massie and other lawmakers accused the DOJ of withholding names through redactions and selective release.⁴ Representative Ro Khanna and Representative Nancy Mace challenged Bondi’s claims that all relevant files had been disclosed.

Political Pressure and Threats

The dispute over Epstein files has created divisions within Republican ranks. Representative Massie declared “I am not suicidal” as pressure mounted on lawmakers calling for full transparency. Massie stated he had lost confidence in AG Bondi after what he described as her avoidance of eye contact with Epstein survivors during congressional testimony.⁴

Greene had been one of Trump’s most consistent allies in Congress before the Epstein files dispute. Her public disagreement with the former president was one of the most notable departures by a MAGA-aligned member of Congress.¹

Trump’s criticism of Greene comes as Georgia prepares for a special election to fill her former congressional seat.

Broader Files Dispute

The Trump DOJ’s handling of Epstein files has drawn criticism from multiple quarters. Lawmakers accused Bondi of padding the list by including deceased celebrities alongside individuals who had substantive contact with Epstein.

United Nations experts called for investigation into the Epstein network and stated the documents may contain evidence of crimes against humanity. The files have prompted resignations of executives and officials globally, including the Dubai ports chief and Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer.

Trump has called for an end to Epstein investigations, a position that placed him at odds with transparency advocates like Greene and Massie. The Department of Justice has faced accusations over file redactions.¹

Greene’s willingness to prioritize Epstein file transparency over party alignment distinguished her from most Republican lawmakers, who have largely remained silent on the issue or supported the administration’s release approach.