Marjorie Taylor Greene warned the MAGA base that their response to the release of the Epstein files could harm the Republican Party in the upcoming midterms, according to Time. The former Congresswoman's comments came amid a backdrop of multiple international and domestic crises, including a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, escalating tensions in Mexico, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, as reported by multiple news sources.
Greene, who was once a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump before a public fallout, stated, "All of you MAGA influencers and the rest mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women look like cult fools," according to Time. She added, "Good luck trying to get women to vote for Republicans in the midterms, you insensitive clowns." Greene did not specify any individuals she was referring to within the MAGA base, nor did she provide an example of the alleged mocking.
The release of the Epstein files, which included prominent names, has drawn scrutiny of the Trump administration, according to Variety. Simultaneously, Mexico faces a crisis with over 130,000 missing persons linked to drug cartels, as reported by Variety and Vox. In addition, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senators to discuss ongoing Russian attacks and support, according to Variety.
Domestically, the Department of Homeland Security partially shut down due to a funding lapse stemming from immigration reform disagreements, marking the third such shutdown recently, according to NPR Politics and Vox. Meanwhile, Israel's contentious land registration process in the West Bank is set to begin, a move that Palestinians and advocacy groups are criticizing as a potential land grab, according to NPR Politics and Vox.
In other news, former President Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom's foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference, where Newsom signed international agreements, according to Fox News. Trump responded by criticizing Newsom's international outreach and warning British leaders against partnering with the governor, intensifying speculation about Newsom's potential presidential ambitions, according to Fox News.
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