When two of the Republican Party's most recognizable voices start publicly disagreeing, people tend to notice. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) isn't just disagreeing with former President Donald Trump anymore—she's warning him that his approach to the economy could hand Democrats a midterm victory.
The Disconnect Over Economic Reality
Greene's frustration boiled over in a recent CBS News interview, where she made a pretty stark prediction about the upcoming midterms. "I do believe at this time that Republicans will lose the midterms, and I think that's unfortunate," she said. "I very much wanted to be part of a Republican majority in Congress that solved problems for the American people, that delivered what we promised to America."
The timing matters here. Greene's interview dropped just a day after Trump told Politico's Dasha Burns on The Conversation podcast that he'd rate his economic performance "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus." That's five plusses, if you're counting.
Greene was not impressed. She thinks Trump's billionaire perspective might be clouding his understanding of what regular Americans are dealing with. "You can't gaslight people and tell them that their bills are affordable, and you can't tell them that the economy is in A-plus-plus-plus. You just can't do that, and I think it's insulting to people's intelligence," she said, pointedly dropping two of those plusses.
More Than Just Economic Policy
The disagreement between Greene and Trump extends beyond just economic assessment. Their public split also involves differing views on the cost-of-living crisis and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Greene has expressed concern that Trump's attacks on her over these disagreements could have broader political consequences.
What This Means for Republicans
This isn't actually Greene's first pessimistic forecast about the midterms. She made a similar prediction back in January 2026 when she announced her intention to resign from Congress.
But the broader issue here is what this public fallout signals for the Republican Party. When prominent figures within the party are openly clashing over something as fundamental as economic messaging, it raises questions about unity heading into critical elections. Greene's warning highlights a potential gap between party leadership and what voters are actually experiencing at the grocery store and gas pump.
Whether Trump adjusts his messaging or Republicans find a way to bridge this divide could significantly influence how voters respond when they head to the polls. The party's ability to address constituent concerns about economic hardship may ultimately determine whether Greene's prediction comes true.