In an unprecedented display of internal discord within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former staunch supporter of Donald Trump, declared that the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case files has "ripped MAGA apart." Greene's comments came during a poignant assembly with Epstein's victims outside the Capitol on Tuesday, just hours before a crucial House vote.

The vote concerned a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release all files related to the Epstein case, a measure which has seen fierce debate within Republican ranks. Despite an intense effort by the White House to diminish support for the bill, Trump eventually signaled his endorsement after Greene and three other Republicans crossed party lines to bring the bill to the floor.

This political maneuver, however, cost Greene dearly with Trump, who withdrew his support and branded her "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene." Reflecting on the impact of these events, Greene told reporters, "This has been one of the most destructive things to MAGA—watching the man that we supported early on, oppose the bill. Watching this turn into a fight has ripped MAGA apart."

Speaker Mike Johnson also found himself in a dilemma, torn between his longstanding criticisms of the bill as "recklessly flawed" and his duty to his party. In a private GOP meeting, he urged his colleagues to vote their conscience, a sentiment echoed in his public commitment to support the bill, despite his reservations.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan initiative led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), aims to bring unprecedented transparency into the Epstein scandal. Massie openly criticized Trump for his prolonged opposition to the bill, accusing him of "trying to protect friends and donors." The victims standing with Greene expressed no concerns about their well-being being compromised by the bill's passage, contradicting some of the fears expressed by Johnson.

Leadership within the GOP, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, also indicated their support for the legislation. This growing consensus suggests a swift passage through the House, with the Senate likely to act quickly on the matter, spurred by Trump's late endorsement.

As the House prepares for what could be a near-unanimous vote, the fallout from this legislative battle continues to reverberate through the MAGA ranks, highlighting deep divisions and challenging the unity of the Republican party. Meanwhile, the ongoing feud between Johnson and Massie underscores the contentious nature of the bill and the high stakes involved in its passage.