Hold onto your hats, folks—Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the firebrand Georgia Republican, has thrown a curveball at President Donald Trump over his recent hobnobbing with foreign leaders.
According to Newsweek, this latest political dust-up centers on Greene’s sharp disapproval of Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a planned sit-down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting a fracture in what was once a rock-solid alliance.
Greene took to social media to voice her frustration, pointing out the timing of these high-profile meetings and questioning the focus on international affairs over domestic priorities.
“Zelensky today. Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do America?” Greene posted on X on December 28, 2025.
That’s a punchy jab if there ever was one, and it cuts to the heart of a growing sentiment among some conservatives who’d rather see the administration laser-focused on issues at home. While Trump’s engagement with world leaders might signal strength to some, to Greene and her supporters, it’s a distraction from the kitchen-table concerns of everyday Americans.
Let’s rewind a bit to set the stage: Trump met with Zelensky in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025, a meeting that likely covered the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Trump has been pushing for resolutions since the start of his second term.
Following that, Trump has a scheduled discussion with Netanyahu on December 29, 2025, no doubt touching on the volatile situation in Israel and Gaza, another area where Trump has been deeply involved.
Greene, however, isn’t buying the need for these diplomatic powwows, especially given her long-standing opposition to military aid for both Ukraine and Israel—a stance that puts her at odds with more traditional Republican foreign policy hawks. Her criticism isn’t just a one-off; it’s the latest in a series of clashes with Trump over international involvement.
Earlier in 2025, Greene openly slammed a deal signed by the Trump administration to provide additional war funding to Ukraine in exchange for critical minerals, calling it a misstep that prioritizes foreign interests over American ones.
This isn’t the first time Greene has locked horns with Trump, a leader she once fiercely supported as one of his most loyal allies in Congress. Their disagreements have spanned multiple issues, from foreign policy to the handling of sensitive matters like the Epstein Files.
The tension reached a boiling point when Trump publicly withdrew his support and endorsement, branding Greene a traitor—a move that must have stung worse than a Georgia hornet. It’s a dramatic fall from grace for a partnership that once seemed unbreakable. Greene didn’t take the betrayal lying down, announcing her resignation from Congress last month, with her final day set for January 5, 2026. A special election will soon be held for her seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, leaving her constituents to weigh in on this messy political divorce.
Her rhetoric on foreign leaders and conflicts hasn’t exactly been diplomatic, either, as she’s referred to Zelensky as “a dictator who canceled elections,” a biting critique that raises eyebrows even among fellow conservatives. While her frustration with foreign aid is shared by some, such sharp language risks alienating those who see Ukraine’s struggle as a fight for democracy.
Greene has also broken from party lines by calling the humanitarian crisis in Gaza a “genocide,” becoming the first Republican to use such a loaded term. It’s a bold move that underscores her willingness to challenge the status quo, though it’s sure to spark heated debate over whether the label fits or simply inflames an already tense situation.
As this saga unfolds, with Newsweek reaching out to the White House for comment on December 28, 2025, it’s clear that Greene’s exit from Congress won’t be the end of her influence—or her knack for stirring the pot. Her fallout with Trump, cemented by years of policy disputes and now a very public resignation, signals a deeper rift within conservative circles about America’s role on the world stage. While Trump pushes for resolutions abroad, voices like Greene’s remind us that charity—and policy—should start at home.