MTG Raises 25th Amendment After New Trump Iran Post: ‘Evil And Madness’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is drawing headlines after breaking with President Donald J. Trump and calling for the use of the 25th Amendment—an extraordinary move that underscores growing tensions within parts of the Republican coalition.
Greene, once a vocal ally of Trump before a highly publicized falling-out that led to her early departure from Congress, sharply criticized the president’s recent rhetoric regarding Iran.
“25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization,” Greene wrote on X, reacting to Trump’s warning that failure to reach a deal could trigger devastating consequences.
Her remarks came after Trump issued a forceful statement on Truth Social tied to a firm 8 p.m. EST deadline for Iran to agree to terms involving the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
Trump later reinforced the seriousness of the deadline in comments relayed by Fox News anchor Bret Baier.
“I just got off the phone with the president, and he called, and I said, listen, if you were to put odds on it, what are the odds that this is going to end up being a negotiated deal? He said he wasn’t going to put the odds on, but he said, 8 p.m. is happening,” Baier reported.
“That’s what he said. He said, if we get to that point, there is going to be an attack like they have never seen. Now he’s sticking to that at this point. Now he said, if negotiations move forward today and there is something concrete, that could change. But at this hour, he didn’t want to put odds on it, but he said it is moving forward with the plans that we have. That’s a huge deal. And obviously we all think that it’s a thing that he’s putting out there to say, don’t do this. He says he doesn’t want to do it, but he is at this hour sticking to it and saying it might be likely if they don’t come to the table,” Baier added.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has reportedly cut off direct communication with the United States following Trump’s statement, complicating diplomatic efforts as the deadline approaches. Journalist Alexander Ward noted that indirect negotiations are still ongoing.
“talks with cease-fire mediators continue, Middle Eastern officials said. The move has temporarily complicated efforts to make a deal by Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline Tuesday but hasn’t ended the talks, the officials said.”
While Greene characterized Trump’s rhetoric as “evil and madness,” many conservatives view the president’s posture as a continuation of his long-standing “peace through strength” doctrine—leveraging overwhelming deterrence to force adversaries into negotiations rather than prolonged conflict.
The dispute comes at a politically sensitive moment in Georgia, where a special election runoff is underway to fill Greene’s former seat in the 14th Congressional District. Republican Clay Fuller is widely expected to defeat Democrat Shawn Harris, though both candidates are also preparing for the upcoming general primary scheduled for May 19.
Greene’s dramatic call to invoke the 25th Amendment is unlikely to gain traction among Republican leadership, but it highlights the broader debate within the party over foreign policy strategy, executive authority, and America’s role on the world stage.
As tensions escalate overseas and political divisions sharpen at home, the coming hours—and decisions—could carry profound consequences for both national security and the future direction of the Republican Party.