Marjorie Taylor Greene Says GOP Risks Defeat In 2028…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says GOP Risks Defeat In 2028 Presidential Elections After Dems Flip Florida District: 'Keep Putting Americans Last'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Credit: Getty Images)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned Republicans could face broader electoral losses, including in 2028, after Democrats flipped a deeply conservative Florida state House seat that includes the president's Mar-a-Lago residence.

Her comments followed Democrat Emily Gregory's victory over Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in Florida's District 87 on Tuesday, a seat Republicans had won by 19 percentage points in 2024. The upset is the latest in a series of special election gains for Democrats since the start of the president's second term, adding to signs of potential vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the November midterms.

"Turning your back on your campaign promises, and many disgusting behaviors like calling one of your top allies 'traitor' for releasing the Epstein files ... apparently has consequences," Greene wrote on X. "26 is gone but keep putting Americans last and 28 will be too."

Greene's warning appeared to extend beyond the immediate fallout of the Florida race, pointing to broader electoral risks for Republicans. While she did not spell it out, her reference to "26" and "28" was widely interpreted as a nod to the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.

Turning your back on your campaign promises, and many disgusting behaviors like calling one of your top allies “traitor” for releasing the Epstein files and refusing to go along with MIGA, apparently has consequences.
26 is gone but keep putting Americans last and 28 will be too. https://t.co/2o2bZ7FdUW
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) March 25, 2026

Greene's reference to being labeled a "traitor" stems from a recent escalation in tensions with the president and his allies. She said she refused "to bow to his demands to cover up the Epstein files to protect his friends" and has framed the criticism against her as retaliation for breaking with the administration on that issue.

After the Florida flip, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said voters had "sent a message," adding that if Democrats can win in the president's backyard, "we sure as hell can win anywhere across the country." The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee similarly said the outcome "proves Republicans are vulnerable everywhere."

Greene's remarks reflect a widening rift within the Republican Party, particularly among figures aligned with the MAGA movement. In recent weeks, she has criticized the president over foreign policy, internal disputes and what she describes as a departure from "America First" priorities. Earlier this month, she said the president "doesn't even know what MAGA is anymore" and accused him of being "donor first."

She has also warned Republicans that they risk losing voter support over issues including affordability and internal messaging. "You can't campaign ... then turn around and deliver for your billionaire donors," she wrote at the time.

The president had endorsed Maples in the Florida race, urging supporters to turn out. Gregory, a first-time candidate, said she saw the district as a potential "flip opportunity" and credited her campaign's strategy for the win.

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