• Georgia congresswoman tells Vanity Fair she prefers CNN, NBC, CNBC and BBC over Fox News
• Greene claims network blacklisted her over criticisms while expanding mainstream media appearances
• Revelation follows Trump calling her traitor and withdrawing reelection support over Epstein files stance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TDR) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told Vanity Fair she now watches every major news network more than Fox News, a stunning admission from the once-staunch conservative firebrand who has dramatically expanded her mainstream media presence while feuding with President Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein files.

The Georgia Republican told Vanity Fair’s Aidan McLaughlin she “watches Fox News the least” and prefers CNN, NBC, CNBC, the BBC and local news. Greene claimed Fox News has blacklisted her over her criticisms of the network, though a Fox spokesperson disputed this assertion, noting she appeared on the network in June and February.

Media pivot accompanies Trump split

Greene’s revelation comes amid a dramatic political breakup with her longtime ally following her refusal to abandon efforts forcing release of Justice Department files related to convicted sex offender Epstein. Trump withdrew his endorsement Friday, calling her “wacky” and a “ranting lunatic” before escalating Saturday with a post declaring “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene is a disgrace to our GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY.”

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The 51-year-old congresswoman has recently appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” for her first interview with the network, joined The View hosts who praised her “professional” demeanor, and sat down with Bill Maher on “Real Time.” Her mainstream media tour marks a sharp departure from her previous rhetoric calling such outlets “fake news.”

“I don’t call you guys ‘fake news.’ I used to,” Greene told reporters during her recent media blitz, according to Semafor.

Epstein files drive deepening rift

Greene broke ranks with Trump and Republican leadership by signing a discharge petition alongside three other House Republicans to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The House voted 427-1 Tuesday to pass the legislation, which compels the Justice Department to release all investigative files related to Epstein within 30 days.

While Trump and members of his Cabinet have insisted the Epstein situation is a “hoax,” Greene pushed for transparency and stood with survivors at multiple Capitol Hill press conferences. Trump reversed his opposition to the bill only after facing mass Republican defections on the House floor.

“I was called a traitor by a man that I fought six years for, and I gave him my loyalty for free,” Greene said Tuesday at a press conference with Epstein survivors. “He called me a traitor for standing with these women and refusing to take my name off the discharge petition.”

Apology for toxic politics

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During her CNN appearance Sunday, Greene offered a rare apology when pressed by host Dana Bash about her history of inflammatory rhetoric against political opponents. Bash noted Greene never spoke out about Trump’s attacks on others until they were directed at her.

“I think that’s fair criticism,” Greene responded. “And I would like to say humbly, I’m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It’s very bad for our country.”

Greene warned that Trump calling her a “traitor” could radicalize people against her and endanger her safety. She said she has been contacted by private security firms with warnings about threats fueled by the president’s social media attacks.

Breaking with America First?

Beyond the Epstein files dispute, Greene has criticized Trump’s foreign policy priorities, calling them “not America first positions” and questioning his frequent international travel. She has also broken with the party on healthcare policy, government shutdown strategy, and U.S. military support for Israel’s war in Gaza, which she has called “genocide.”

Local GOP leadership in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District has rallied behind Greene despite Trump’s attacks. District Chairman Jim Tully posted on Facebook Saturday that “recent national criticism directed at Congresswoman Greene does not change the fundamental truth that she serves at the direction of the people of this district.”

Trump said he would consider backing a primary challenger to Greene in 2026, though she won her 2024 reelection with more than 64% of the vote. Greene responded that she won her first election “beating eight men in a primary” without Trump’s endorsement and has “never owed him anything.”

Can Republicans unite when Trump’s most loyal allies begin questioning his leadership?

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