Trump drops Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsement, calls her a ‘ranting lunatic,' hints at backing primary rival

President Donald Trump announced Friday night on Truth Social that he is withdrawing his support and endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a "ranting lunatic" and accusing the Georgia Republican of "complaining" instead of celebrating what he described as his administration’s "record achievements."

The president claimed that Greene "has told many people that she is upset that I don’t return her phone calls anymore" in a long post where he ultimately vowed "Complete and Unyielding Support" to any conservative primary challenger leading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump claimed Greene had "gone Far Left," citing her recent appearance on The View, and gave her the new nickname "Wacky Marjorie."

Greene has been one of Trump’s most vocal allies since entering Congress in 2021, backing him during multiple impeachment attempts and campaigning with him across red states.

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"It seemed to all begin when I sent her a Poll stating that she should not run for Senator, or Governor, she was at 12%, and didn’t have a chance (unless, of course, she had my Endorsement — which she wasn’t about to get!)," the president wrote. 

"She has told many people that she is upset that I don’t return her phone calls anymore, but with 219 Congressmen/women, 53 U.S. Senators, 24 Cabinet Members, almost 200 Countries, and an otherwise normal life to lead, I can’t take a ranting Lunatic’s call every day," Trump added. 

Rep. Greene responded immediately on social media, writing on X that "President Trump just attacked me and lied about me."

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"I haven’t called him at all, but I did send these text messages today," Greene added with screenshots of text messages. "Apparently this is what sent him over the edge. The Epstein files. And of course he’s coming after me hard to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next week's vote to release the Epstein files. It’s astonishing really how hard he’s fighting to stop the Epstein files from coming out that he actually goes to this level."

Greene seemed to have shut the door for any future working relationship with President Trump in her post, writing, "I have supported President Trump with too much of my precious time, too much of my own money, and fought harder for him even when almost all other Republicans turned their back and denounced him."

"But I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump," Greene wrote. "I worship God, Jesus is my savior, and I serve my district GA14 and the American people."

After touting his administration's accomplishment since the beginning of his second term this January, the president quipped, "having created the "HOTTEST"  Country anywhere in the World from being a DEAD Country just 12 months ago (and so much more!), all I see "Wacky" Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!"

Trump’s move could open the door for Georgia Republicans seeking to challenge Greene next year in her ruby-red district. 

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Florida State football's Ethan Pritchard leaves rehab after shooting, reunites with teammates

Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard had an emotional reunion with his teammates at practice on Friday.

Pritchard was away from the team after he was shot in the back of his head one day after FSU upset the Alabama Crimson Tide in August. 

The linebacker spent several weeks in a hospital after the shooting.

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After he was discharged, the freshman entered a rehabilitation center in Jacksonville. He rang a bell and received a standing ovation as he was released from the center Thursday.

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He is expected to attend the Seminoles’ home finale against Virginia Tech Saturday. Pritchard got around on an electric wheelchair when he arrived at practice Friday to visit teammates and coaches.

Pritchard was a four-star high school recruit and is a Florida native.

Investigators determined Pritchard was the victim of mistaken identity and was "not doing anything wrong" when he was shot outside an apartment complex near Tallahassee Aug. 31. Authorities said Pritchard was dropping off an aunt and a child after a family party when he was attacked.

Four people were arrested in September in the shooting.

"I remember everything," Pritchard said in an interview with WESH-TV in Orlando. "I turned the corner and shots rang off. I put the car in reverse and just backed up, and, after that, I don’t remember what else happened."

Pritchard added that he couldn’t move his right side when he arrived at the rehab center in Jacksonville, but he woke up one morning able to move and continues to improve.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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