A shocking escalation in political violence erupted when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 22-year-old son received explicit assassination threats just hours after she publicly blamed President Trump’s criticism for endangering her family.
Story Highlights
- Greene’s son, Derek, received two detailed assassination threats via email after she criticized Trump.
- Rome, Georgia, police forwarded the threats to the Secret Service for investigation.
- Greene accused Trump of using “dog whistle” rhetoric that incites dangerous radicals.
- Political violence against lawmakers increased to nearly 9,500 threats in 2024.
Death Threats Target Congressman’s Son
On Monday morning, November 17, 2025, Rome, Georgia, police received two emails threatening to assassinate Derek Greene, the 22-year-old son of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The messages contained chilling specifics, with one stating “I am going to assassinate MTG’s son” and another declaring “I already have the plane ticket booked… MTG’s son will have his life snuffed out soon.” Police immediately forwarded these threats to the U.S. Secret Service for federal investigation.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts President Trump for his attacks against her in recent weeks suggesting it could be responsible for a recent pipe-bomb threat at her construction company as well as hoax pizza deliveries. https://t.co/B0n1g45lgo
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 17, 2025
Greene Blames Trump’s Rhetoric for Family Endangerment
Hours before the assassination threats surfaced, Greene posted on X that “President Trump’s unwarranted and vicious attacks against me were a dog whistle to dangerous radicals that could lead to serious attacks on me and my family.”
The congresswoman referenced a recent pipe-bomb threat at her construction company, suggesting Trump’s public criticism created dangerous conditions.
Greene warned that calling her a “traitor” to the Republican Party “puts blood in the water and creates a feeding frenzy” that could result in deadly outcomes.
Political Feud Escalates Amid Policy Disagreements
The conflict intensified after Trump withdrew his support for Greene on Friday via Truth Social, following her break with party leadership on healthcare approaches and Jeffrey Epstein file releases.
Greene questioned what foreign pressure might influence opposition to releasing the Epstein documents, writing, “It really makes you wonder what is in those files and who and what country is putting so much pressure on him?”
Trump dismissed Greene’s safety concerns, telling reporters, “I don’t think her life is in danger. I don’t think, frankly, I don’t think anybody cares about her.”
Broader Pattern of Political Violence Emerges
These threats occurred alongside other political violence incidents, including the swatting of an Indiana state senator hours after Trump criticized him.
U.S. Capitol Police reported that threats against lawmakers increased for the second consecutive year, rising from 8,000 in 2023 to nearly 9,500 in 2024.
The escalation follows the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which prompted widespread concern about extreme political rhetoric’s role in inciting violence against public figures and their families.
