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Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Trump's Endorsement of Lindsey Graham Ahead of Midterms

Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that President Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham is nauseating and protects establishment politicians. The endorsement occurred via a Truth Social post on Friday, praising Graham's performance and criticizing his opponent. This development highlights divisions within the Republican Party as midterm elections approach.

Newsweek
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Trump's Endorsement of Lindsey Graham Ahead of MidtermsNewsweek
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Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, posted on X on Saturday that President Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham is nauseating. She stated that many of Trump's endorsements support politicians who protect the establishment and deep state. Newsweek reported reaching out to Graham's press team for comment via email on Saturday.

Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday praising Graham, a South Carolina Republican, for doing a fantastic job. Trump described Graham's opponent, Republican Mark Lynch, as a lunatic who would be a disaster for the Republican Party. This endorsement comes ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, where Trump has previously supported Graham's campaigns.

Graham has served four terms in the Senate after four terms in the House, marking his fourth Senate term. He has publicly supported Trump's agenda on Iran. Greene's post criticized Graham's support for foreign intervention and described it as a retreat from America First priorities.

wrote that Graham represents the type of politician Americans voted to remove in 2024, but Trump works to protect such figures.

She urged voters to support America First candidates and avoid those endorsed by Trump, suggesting such endorsements indicate obedience to the system and potential funding from groups promoting Israel's interests over America's. The MAGA movement has shown signs of strain over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Trump’s intervention in Venezuela.

Recent splits with high‐profile conservative figures such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens highlight how loyalty to Trump increasingly defines MAGA over some “America First” stances and political ideology. Trump’s war with Iran—and particularly his threat earlier this week that an entire civilization could be obliterated if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz—has deepened divisions within the MAGA movement.

post came shortly after she framed the upcoming midterms as a battle between "new" and "old" MAGA, claiming the faces that have risen to prominence in recent months for the movement will prove ineffective in helping the Republicans through a potentially rocky election.

Political parties are preparing for midterm elections at state, local, and federal levels. The party controlling the White House often loses seats in midterms, and Democrats’ recent gains in special elections have raised concerns among Republicans, alongside internal party divisions. >"President Trump’s endorsement means the world to me.

Key Facts

Trump's endorsement
praised Lindsey Graham on Truth Social Friday
Greene's criticism
called endorsement nauseating on X Saturday
Graham's tenure
fourth Senate term after four House terms
Midterm context
parties preparing for state local federal elections
Party divisions
strains over Epstein files and Venezuela intervention

Story Timeline

5 events
  1. Saturday, 2026 (implied)

    Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X criticizing Trump's endorsement of Lindsey Graham as nauseating.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  2. Friday

    President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social endorsing Senator Lindsey Graham for his midterm campaign.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  3. Earlier this week

    Trump threatened to obliterate an entire civilization if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  4. March 26, 2025

    Senator Lindsey Graham posted on X thanking Trump for his endorsement and expressing personal friendship.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  5. January 2025

    Marjorie Taylor Greene left Congress after a break with Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files.

    1 sourceNewsweek

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Midterm losses for the White House party could result from ongoing fissures.

  2. 02

    Internal Republican divisions may influence midterm candidate selections and voter turnout.

  3. 03

    Greene's statements could mobilize America First supporters toward alternative candidates.

  4. 04

    Trump's foreign policy endorsements might affect party unity on Iran-related issues.

  5. 05

    Public criticism from former allies may shape media coverage of MAGA movement.

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Framing risk55/100 (moderate)
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Word count387 words
PublishedApr 11, 2026, 10:18 PM
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