‘Marjorie Taylor Greene becomes a lib’: Scott Jennings slams her over Trump break

WASHINGTON, DC: CNN contributor Scott Jennings reignited debate over Republican unity by portraying Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with President Donald Trump as a personal frustration rather than an ideological shift.

Jennings argued that Greene’s recent criticism stemmed from disappointment after Trump declined to back her for a potential statewide run in Georgia. He also dismissed claims that the MAGA movement is facing serious internal fractures, saying Trump remains firmly in control of the party.

Scott Jennings says Trump is 'extremely popular' among Republicans

During an appearance on ABC’s 'This Week' to promote his new book, Jennings responded to anchor Jonathan Karl’s question about whether the MAGA movement is beginning to splinter. As Karl referenced Greene’s criticism of Trump, Jennings interrupted with a jab, joking that “MTG becomes a lib.”

He then criticized Greene directly, saying she had reacted emotionally after Trump declined to support her political ambitions.

“She got a little bent out of shape because the president wouldn’t support her for a statewide office in Georgia — which she was going to lose if she had gotten into it, by the way,” Jennings said. “And so she goes off the deep end.”

Jennings also played down suggestions that MAGA is facing serious internal division. He argued that Trump’s influence within the Republican Party remains unmatched.

“Look, I don’t think these divisions and all this fraying are as big a deal as some people make it out to be,” Jennings said. “Trump is still extraordinarily popular among Republicans. He’s the strongest party boss in the modern era.”

He added that Trump still has the ability to push allies in Congress to act, urging Republicans to focus on turning executive actions into long-term policy.

“He can get his allies in Congress to do most anything he wants them to do,” Jennings said. “That’s why they should spend time trying to codify some of his executive orders and initiatives and really fight it out. A lot of those ideas would actually be popular political debates to have.”

Scott Jennings pushes back against criticism of Trump

Jennings’ comments followed another recent moment in which he defended Trump during a heated panel discussion on CNN’s NewsNight With Abby Phillip on December 19.

The panel debated backlash over adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, a move critics argued disrespected President John F. Kennedy. Criminal defense attorney Stacy Schneider accused Trump of “desecrating” the landmark.

Jennings pushed back, questioning why the decision sparked such outrage. “How do you muster the outrage every day?” he asked, suggesting the reaction was excessive.

When Schneider said she felt exhausted by Trump’s continued presence in public life, Jennings responded that Trump has long embraced the arts and dismissed criticism from the Kennedy family.

“Being lectured by the Kennedys about stooping low — spare me,” he said.

Jennings also predicted that legal challenges could follow but argued controversy was inevitable. “He’s a two-term president,” he said. “They’re going to name some stuff after him.”