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The fallout between President Trump and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene became so severe that the White House raised internal concerns with the Secret Service, suspecting Greene may have alerted Code Pink activists ahead of Trump’s unexpected visit last fall to a Washington, D.C., restaurant she had recommended, according to two people familiar with the situation.
That outing quickly turned chaotic when anti-war demonstrators confronted the president, creating a public scene that frustrated Trump and triggered renewed anxiety inside the White House about his security. The incident carried added weight given that it occurred roughly a year after Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt, making any lapse in safety especially alarming to his team.
Why it matters: Trump aides now privately describe the restaurant episode as the moment his relationship with Greene became irreparably damaged. Once a loyal supporter, Greene had increasingly distanced herself from the president and officially exited office this week.
Greene flatly rejected claims that she disclosed Trump’s whereabouts, calling the accusation completely false and reckless. She acknowledged suggesting the restaurant but said she had no knowledge of when Trump planned to go, or even whether he ultimately would.
She also insisted that awareness of the reservation was limited to the restaurant itself — a well-known upscale gathering spot for lobbyists located just a few blocks from the White House — and Trump’s inner circle. Greene argued that the focus should instead be on security planning, questioning why the Secret Service failed to fully secure the location or implement measures such as metal detectors at the entrance.
Hours after the U.S. moved into Venezuela to remove President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump warned the governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that they could face similar action, reinforcing his recent push to revive a tougher interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine and signaling that the U.S. is prepared to maintain a military presence in the region. He suggested Cuba should be “concerned,” describing it as a failing nation whose people—both on the island and those who fled to the U.S.—need help, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed that Cuban officials should be worried. Trump also escalated his criticism of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing Colombia of producing cocaine and sending it into the U.S., and dismissing Petro’s condemnation of the strikes near Venezuela’s coast, which Petro claimed harmed civilians. The president further took aim at Mexico, arguing that cartels, not President Claudia Sheinbaum, control the country, and saying he has repeatedly offered U.S. intervention to dismantle the cartels. Meanwhile, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico all denounced the U.S. operation in Venezuela, warning that the attack threatens regional stability.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday he will step down from his role at the bureau in January, departing less than a year after he took the job.
Bongino announced the news in a post on the social platform X, where he thanked President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel “for the opportunity to serve with purpose.”
“Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you,” Bongino wrote.
Trump earlier Wednesday indicated Bongino was interested in returning to his role as a conservative commentator.
“Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show,” Trump said of Bongino.
Presidential Ranking By Historians
In 1st place was Abraham Lincoln, who received a ranking of 93.87, and is seen as the greatest president in American history. He holds onto his first-place spot from previous years.
In 2nd place was Franklin D. Roosevelt, receiving a 90.83. He is remembered as the president who got America through the Great Depression and his iconic “Day of Infamy.”
The president in 3rd place was the first president, George Washington, who received a 90.32 ranking. He is remembered as the president who won the Revolutionary War, establishing the U.S.
In 4th place was Theodore Roosevelt, who received a 78.58, remembered for receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for aiding to end the Russo-Japanese war and his “big stick” ideology.
In the 5th rank was Thomas Jefferson receiving a 77.53, who helped to write the Declaration of Independence.
The 6th rank went to Harry S. Truman with a 75.34 score. He’s remembered for ending World War II.
Coming in 7th was Barack Obama with a 73.8 ranking. He’s known as the first African American president and for legalizing same-sex marriage in 2015.
8th place was taken by Dwight D. Eisenhower, receiving a 73.73 ranking, most known for his military campaigns that turned the tide of World War II.
In 9th place is Lyndon B. Johnson receiving a 72.86. He is remembered for taking over the country following JFK’s assassination and The Vietnam War, the most unpopular American war.
Finally, in the 10th spot is John F. Kennedy, receiving a 68.37, remembered most for signing the first nuclear weapons treaty and his historic assassination.
Additional rankings:
- 12th, Bill Clinton (66.42)
- 14th, Joe Biden (62.66)
- 16th, Ronald Reagan (61.62)
- 22nd, Jimmy Carter (54.26)
- 32nd, George W. Bush (40.43)
- 35th, Richard Nixon (36.41)
- 45th, Donald Trump (10.92)