Tempers flared in Republican circles this week as a bitter feud between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and conservative activist Laura Loomer burst into the open, fueled by accusations over Israel, AIPAC, and the shifting sands of party loyalty. The clash, which played out across social media and cable news, exposed deep divisions within the GOP over U.S.-Israel relations and the powerful influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
The latest salvo began on August 7, 2025, when Rep. Greene appeared on One America News Network, hosted by former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), to double down on her controversial characterization of Israel’s war in Gaza as a genocide. Greene, never one to shy away from controversy, slammed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), accusing the influential group of “breaking U.S. laws” by funding fully-paid trips to Israel for members of Congress. She didn’t stop there—Greene argued that AIPAC should be forced to register as a foreign lobbyist and even posted a photo on social media of a sign on her office door reading, “no foreign lobbying.”
“Israel is not hurting, and they’ve already proven that they are more than capable of not only defending themselves, but annihilating their enemies to the point of genocide. And that’s what’s happening in Gaza,” Greene declared on the program, according to Nexstar Media. Her remarks came as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continued to dominate headlines, with widespread hunger and malnutrition being documented by international aid groups and press reports.
Greene’s comments set off a firestorm, particularly after AIPAC responded with a fundraising email, first reported by Al-Jazeera, that labeled Greene as anti-Israel and accused her of “spouting the same vile rhetoric” as progressive Muslim lawmakers Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). “You expect anti-Israel smears from [Tlaib] and [Omar],” the group wrote. “But now, Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined their ranks—spouting the same vile rhetoric and voting against the US-Israel alliance.”
AIPAC, which donates to lawmakers across the aisle and sponsors annual trips to Israel for members of Congress, made clear that it would not be swayed by criticism from either end of the political spectrum. In a statement to The Hill, the group asserted, “Anti-Israel extremists—of the right or the left—will not deter us in our participation in the democratic process to stand with Israel. It is an outrageous betrayal of American values and interests to abandon an ally fighting terrorist aggression.”
The timing was notable: just days earlier, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had joined an AIPAC-sponsored congressional delegation to Israel, dining with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Greene, meanwhile, has been an outlier within her party, frequently breaking ranks to sponsor resolutions blocking military aid to Israel and opposing a 2024 bill defining antisemitism—citing its inclusion of the statement that Jews killed Jesus, which she argued was biblically accurate. Unlike many of her Republican colleagues, Greene has been outspoken in her criticism of the Israeli government, a stance that has made her both an ally and a target of activists on various sides of the issue.
It was against this backdrop that Laura Loomer, a prominent Trump ally and conservative provocateur, launched a blistering attack on Greene in the early hours of August 8. Loomer, who has long feuded with Greene, accused the congresswoman of hypocrisy and opportunism. “While I have no love for AIPAC, it’s so funny watching @RepMTG come out and say she is going on an anti-pro Israel crusade. When I was running for Congress, she begged me to write a letter for her saying she supports the Jews after she made her jewish space laser comments,” Loomer wrote in a widely shared social media post, referencing Greene’s past controversial remarks.
Loomer didn’t stop there. She claimed that Greene had repeatedly asked her for introductions to prominent Jewish donors, specifically the Moskowitz family, whose late matriarch Cherna Moskowitz was a major GOP benefactor. “She also begged me to introduce her to the Moskowitz family, because she wanted money from Cherna Moskowitz, who has since passed away, but whose family gives a lot of money to the GOP,” Loomer alleged. “MTG constantly asked me to introduce her to JEWISH DONORS. Hilarious. I’m going to go through her FEC and show all the receipts.”
In a further escalation, Loomer suggested that Greene’s recent anti-Israel rhetoric was motivated less by principle and more by personal grievance. “There is no Genocide in Gaza. MTG is just angry she was iced out by the White House so she wants to create drama for the Trump admin. They really don’t want much to do with her… she is very triggered by it and now she’s lashing out. It’s really that simple. She was more than happy to beg Jews for money,” Loomer wrote, according to Mediaite.
Loomer later accused Greene’s family company of indirectly hiring “illegal aliens,” adding yet another layer of accusation to an already heated exchange. The two women have sparred publicly before, with Greene previously calling Loomer “mentally unstable” and unfit to advise former President Donald Trump. Despite Greene’s concerns, Loomer remains a key figure in Trump’s orbit, with the former president reportedly continuing to seek her counsel on hiring and firing decisions.
For her part, Greene has shown no signs of backing down. On Gaetz’s show, she insisted, “The reason why AIPAC is attacking me is because I dared to tell the truth.” Her willingness to break with party orthodoxy on Israel—and to endure the resulting political backlash—has set her apart from most of her Republican colleagues, who have largely continued to support the U.S.-Israel alliance amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Some observers see the Greene-Loomer feud as emblematic of broader tensions within the Republican Party, as the Trump era continues to reshape traditional allegiances and challenge long-standing policy positions. While Loomer’s attacks have focused on Greene’s alleged hypocrisy and shifting loyalties, Greene’s supporters argue that she is simply speaking uncomfortable truths about U.S. foreign policy and the influence of powerful lobbying groups in Washington.
Meanwhile, AIPAC’s role in the controversy has reignited debate over the ethics and legality of congressional travel funded by foreign-affiliated organizations. Greene’s call for AIPAC to register as a foreign lobbyist echoes demands from some progressive Democrats, highlighting a rare moment of common cause across the political aisle—even as the rhetoric remains deeply polarized.
As for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the political brawl in Washington has done little to address the suffering on the ground. While Greene’s characterization of the conflict as genocide has made her a lightning rod, the underlying issues—ranging from military aid to definitions of antisemitism—show no signs of fading from the national conversation.
With the 2024 election cycle already heating up, the Greene-Loomer feud may be just a preview of the battles to come, as Republicans grapple with the legacy of Trump, the future of U.S.-Israel relations, and the challenge of reconciling internal divisions in an increasingly fractious party.
For now, the sharp words and personal attacks serve as a reminder that, in today’s political climate, no alliance is ever truly permanent—and no feud is ever really over.
