Marjorie Taylor Greene issues warning to Republicans opposing Matt Gaetz nomination

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the outspoken Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has stepped in to support Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's controversial pick for attorney general, by presenting an unusual challenge to her fellow Republicans.

As the calls for the release of a congressional report on alleged sexual misconduct grow louder, which could jeopardize Gaetz’s nomination, Taylor Greene has called for similar transparency regarding what she alleges are several reports of assault and sexual harassment against other Republican Congress members.

She mentioned that she had submitted one of the claims on her own.

"To my Republican colleagues in both the House and Senate, if we're going to publish ethics reports and criticize those appointed by Trump, let's be transparent and share everything with the American public," Taylor Greene stated on X, a post that garnered 1.3 million views by Tuesday at 1 PM ET.

"Indeed, all the reports and allegations related to ethics, including my own, along with your cases of sexual harassment and assault that were quietly resolved with taxpayer funds, the complete records about Jeffrey Epstein—files, audio, recorded interviews with witnesses—these aren't the only things to consider. Epstein isn’t the only player involved. If we're going to reveal the truth, let’s do it openly," she expressed.

She wrapped up her statement with what seemed like an indirect warning: “I’ll ensure that happens.”

Though she didn't clarify the seemingly random accusations, Taylor Greene's comments revealed the divisions within the Republican Party caused by Trump's choice of Gaetz as the nation's leading law enforcement officer.

Republican senators have expressed enough dissent to potentially block his nomination if they align their votes with their beliefs during the Senate confirmation hearings set to occur after Trump reenters the White House.

Last Friday, Gaetz delayed the release of a report from the House of Representatives ethics committee regarding his alleged wrongdoings by stepping down from his position after being nominated by Trump.

However, other Republican members of Congress and senators are insisting on its release to be reviewed during the confirmation process, which prompted Taylor Greene's reaction.

The report is thought to be very harmful to Gaetz, as it contains accusations that he paid two women, one of whom was a 17-year-old, for sexual acts in 2017. It also indicates that he used drugs, including ecstasy. These allegations were part of a two-year investigation by the FBI into Gaetz's potential links to suspected sex trafficking, which ultimately ended without any charges being filed.

Attorneys representing women who have come forward about Gaetz’s actions have recently shared more information with the US media, intensifying scrutiny on the nominee. This has sparked rumors that these women might be summoned as witnesses for hearings that are now expected to become a media spectacle.

The strong negative sentiment towards Gaetz from his Republican colleagues has been evident in some of the interviews they've conducted on TV.

Max Miller, a Republican representative from Ohio, shared with CNN that he echoed the private views of many others by stating that Gaetz should not become attorney general.

"I'm assessing him in his role as a member of Congress, and I find his performance to be unacceptable," he stated. "I'm not alone in this perspective. I tend to voice what many others think but might hold back on, and I wish more of my fellow lawmakers would find the courage to speak up too. The fact is, as a Congress member, he shouldn't be the top law enforcement official in our nation, and everyone is aware of that. He won't be confirmed."

Tony Gonzales, a Texas representative who previously referred to Gaetz and some other far-right members of Congress as "scumbags," offered a vague comment: “Matt is somewhat of a reserved person. We’re all still figuring out his character, but in due time, the American public will understand who he really is.”