Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘Lost Her Way’ for Criticizing his Foreign Policy Focus/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for accusing him of focusing too heavily on foreign affairs instead of inflation. Trump defended his priorities, emphasizing that global engagement is necessary to maintain U.S. security. The disagreement exposes a rift in the GOP following recent off-year election losses attributed to economic concerns.
Trump Rebukes Greene Over Inflation Criticism: Foreign Policy Quick Looks
- Trump says Greene “lost her way” criticizing his foreign priorities
- Greene wants more focus on inflation and everyday American costs
- Trump insists global leadership keeps domestic issues from worsening
- Post-election GOP debates how best to address economic anxiety
- Trump claims inflation is under control despite rising recent figures
Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘Lost Her Way’ for Criticizing his Foreign Policy Focus
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President Donald Trump is pushing back against one of his most vocal allies in Congress, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, following her recent criticism of his administration’s foreign policy priorities. Greene accused Trump of focusing too much on international affairs at a time when Americans are still grappling with high inflation and elevated living costs. Trump, however, rejected her concerns and suggested she is straying from the Republican agenda.
Speaking from the Oval Office on Monday, Trump appeared surprised by Greene’s comments, stating, “I don’t know what happened to Marjorie, nice woman. She’s lost her way, I think.” His remarks came on a day when he was meeting with Syria’s leader and overseeing the swearing-in of a new U.S. ambassador to India — both symbolic of his current diplomatic focus.
The tension reflects a deeper issue within the Republican Party in the wake of recent off-cycle elections. Democrats secured key gubernatorial victories in New Jersey and Virginia, with exit polls showing that the cost of living remains a top concern for voters. Republicans are now reassessing their messaging strategies on the economy heading into the 2026 midterms.
Greene, who has long been a staunch Trump supporter, voiced her disapproval in a recent interview with NBC News. “Watching the foreign leaders come to the White House through a revolving door is not helping Americans,” she said. Greene pointed out that despite Trump’s foreign outreach, prices for essentials remain too high and Americans aren’t feeling relief.
“It’s not reducing the cost of living,” she said, adding that the focus on global diplomacy has done nothing to lower health insurance premiums or address the economic challenges facing young and vulnerable Americans.
In response, Trump argued that his administration’s approach must include a global perspective. “We could have a world that’s on fire, where wars come to our shores very easily, if you had a bad president,” he said. Trump also disputed claims that he’s overly focused abroad, saying, “I did not devote a lot of my time” to foreign affairs and accusing Greene of “catering to the other side.”
Trump blamed current inflation problems on his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and maintained that the situation has already been resolved under his leadership.
“We now are at a very low point — we’re going to be hitting 1.5% pretty soon,” Trump claimed. “Food prices are way down. It’s all coming down. And the biggest decrease, of course, is energy.”
While gas prices have dropped from their peaks under the Biden administration, the average price at the pump is only slightly lower than it was a year ago. AAA reported the national average at $3.07 per gallon, down less than two cents year-over-year.
Economic data tells a more complicated story. Inflation had eased significantly after spiking to a 40-year high in June 2022, largely due to Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and post-pandemic supply chain recovery. However, since April 2025, inflation has begun creeping back up. The consumer price index rose from an annualized rate of 2.3% in April to 3% by September.
Critics say Trump’s narrative doesn’t align with these numbers and argue that tariffs implemented by his administration on several countries earlier this year may have contributed to inflationary pressures. Despite this, Trump continues to express confidence that voters trust his economic stewardship more than public data or media reports.
Within the Republican Party, Greene’s comments have sparked discussion about where the party should focus its energy. Some see her remarks as a legitimate call to reconnect with everyday economic struggles. Others believe Trump’s emphasis on foreign policy projects strength and leadership on the world stage — traits they hope will carry into the next election cycle.
Greene’s challenge, while notable, is unlikely to significantly alter Trump’s platform or popularity within his core base. But it does highlight an internal debate on how the GOP should frame the inflation issue — and whether foreign policy priorities are resonating with voters still burdened by high prices and stagnant wages.
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