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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Former MAGA faithful mocks Trump after Dem wins rep seat for Mar-a-Lago district

  • Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida statehouse special election, defeating Republican Jon Maples, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.
  • The victory is notable as the district includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and was previously held by a Republican.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Donald Trump following the loss, attributing it to his actions and predicting further Republican defeats.
  • Greene's comments reignite her public feud with Donald Trump, who previously labeled her a 'traitor' over issues including the Epstein files, which led to her resignation from Congress.
  • The Democratic National Committee hailed Gregory's win as an 'earth-shattering victory,' while Gregory stated her campaign focused on local issues like affordability rather than national politics.

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