Ted Cruz Criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene for Epstein Conspiracy Claims

Senator Ted Cruz publicly criticized Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after she suggested in social media posts that "powerful people" or a "foreign government" might try to silence or kill her due to her support for releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Greene denied being suicidal and expressed confidence in her safety, but implied a threat due to the information she was exposing. Cruz responded sharply by accusing her of alluding to Jewish people and Israel as the threat, mocking her by asking why "crazy people keep thinking ‘the Jews’ are trying to kill them." This led to backlash against Cruz for misquoting Greene and escalating tensions within the GOP, as Greene’s stance also reportedly drew disapproval from the Trump administration. The dispute highlights a growing rift between Greene and party leadership over her controversial claims and legislative positions. Various commentators and fellow conservatives have weighed in, with some defending Greene and others calling for her removal from office or criticizing her behavior.