‘Can we just do America?’: Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump’s foreign leader meetings

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) sharply criticized President Donald Trump for holding a series of high-profile meetings with foreign leaders, arguing that his focus on international affairs has come at the expense of domestic priorities. Her remarks signaled a widening rift between the Georgia Republican and the former president, whose relationship has grown increasingly strained in recent months.

Greene’s comments followed Trump’s recent meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two leaders whose countries remain deeply involved in ongoing conflicts. Taking to social media, Greene questioned the president’s priorities and reignited her long-standing opposition to US involvement in foreign wars.

Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Trump’s meetings

“Zelensky today. Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do America?” Greene wrote in a post on X on December 28.

Her remarks came shortly after Trump met with Zelensky in Palm Beach, Florida, where both leaders signaled progress toward a potential agreement, though major disagreements remain, particularly over territorial concessions. The discussions reportedly centered on a US-brokered peace framework that Ukraine has said is nearing completion.

Trump is also scheduled to meet with Netanyahu on Monday, December 29. Earlier this month, Netanyahu confirmed plans to meet Trump, saying discussions around the second phase of the US president’s Gaza proposal were “close.”

Since beginning his second term, Trump has taken an active role in diplomatic efforts related to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, positioning himself as a central figure in negotiations aimed at ending two of the world’s most volatile conflicts.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with Trump

Greene’s criticism reflects a broader and increasingly public fallout with Trump. Over the past few months, she has distanced herself from the former president, accusing him of sidelining her politically.

Last month, Greene announced she was stepping back from Congress, saying she did not want to be a “battered wife” following Trump’s refusal to endorse her. She also claimed he had labeled her a “traitor,” further deepening tensions between the two.

In a lengthy statement at the time, Greene said she had “too much self-respect and dignity” to endure a bruising primary fight. She added that she did not want her district to suffer through a divisive campaign that could ultimately weaken Republicans in the midterms.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s opposition to foreign aid

Greene has consistently opposed US military aid, particularly in relation to conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Earlier this year, she criticized the Trump administration for approving a deal with Ukraine that included additional funding in exchange for access to critical minerals.

She has also referred to Zelensky as “a dictator who canceled elections,” a claim that has drawn sharp backlash from both Democrats and members of her own party.

In addition, Greene was the first Republican lawmaker to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a “genocide,” a statement that further underscored her willingness to break with party leadership on foreign policy issues.