A fierce public feud has erupted between Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Fox News host Mark Levin over President Donald Trump’s recent strikes on Iran, highlighting deepening divisions within the MAGA movement over foreign policy. The Georgia Republican found herself at odds with prominent conservative media figures after opposing Trump’s military action against Iranian targets.
Greene emerged as an early leader of the America First faction opposing Trump’s Iran strikes, describing the decision to involve the United States in foreign conflict as senseless. She posted on social media platform X that anyone eager for full U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war was not genuinely America First or MAGA aligned.
Her position drew sharp criticism from Levin, who represents the pro-bombing faction within conservative circles. The Fox News host questioned Greene’s authority to define MAGA principles, pointing out that Trump received 77 million votes while describing her as a little-known politician from Georgia. He emphasized that supporters should rally behind Trump’s decisions as the movement’s leader.
The exchange escalated when Levin called the 51-year-old congresswoman “a shameless nitwit” in a follow-up post, while misspelling her surname as “Green.” He challenged her awareness of American victims of Iranian-backed terrorism, specifically referencing thousands of Americans, particularly military personnel, killed and injured by what he termed the Iranian terrorist regime.
Greene responded with her own pointed attack on Levin’s media presence, stating that she also did not know anyone who watched his show on Fox News. She also corrected the spelling of her surname, emphasizing that her last name was Greene.
The dispute reflects broader tensions within Trump’s political coalition regarding foreign policy approaches. Trump himself has been attacking Republican critics of his Iran policy, particularly targeting Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky with harsh criticism. The President declared on Truth Social that Massie was not genuinely MAGA despite his claims, stating that the movement neither wanted, knew, nor respected him.
Trump’s criticism of Massie intensified with a Monday post urging voters to remove what he called a “bum” from office as soon as possible. However, the President has not yet publicly addressed Greene’s dissent regarding his Iran strategy, leaving questions about potential consequences for her opposition.
This latest controversy adds to Greene’s history of conflicts with fellow Republicans and media figures. The congresswoman has previously clashed with political activist Laura Loomer, who criticized Greene’s intelligence and qualifications. Their disputes have highlighted broader divisions among Trump supporters regarding the party’s messaging and direction.
Greene has also faced criticism from other Fox News contributors in the past. In April 2024, Fox News contributor Liz Peek published a scathing opinion piece calling Greene an idiot and accusing her of trying to wreck the Republican Party. Peek criticized what she described as Greene’s wild antics and conspiracy theories, urging her to focus her energy on Democrats rather than internal party conflicts.
The fractures within the MAGA movement over foreign policy represent a significant challenge for Trump’s political coalition. Greene’s opposition to military intervention aligns with isolationist sentiment among some Trump supporters, while figures like Levin advocate for more aggressive approaches to perceived threats from Iran and its proxies.
Greene’s willingness to break with Trump on foreign policy issues marks a notable departure from her typical alignment with the President’s positions. Her stance puts her at odds with both Trump’s current approach and influential conservative media figures who have supported her in the past.
The conflict also demonstrates the evolving dynamics within Trump’s coalition, where previously loyal supporters are willing to challenge specific policies while maintaining overall support for the movement. This selective opposition represents a new phase in the relationship between Trump and his most prominent congressional allies.
