
On August 19, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), a prominent MAGA figure, issued a stern warning to President Donald Trump, cautioning that his base could “rebel” if he agrees to provide security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal with Russia.
The Daily Beast reported that Greene, speaking on Megyn Kelly’s podcast, rejected proposals resembling NATO’s Article 5 protections, arguing they contradict Trump’s “America First” agenda.
Her comments, made during a critical White House summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, highlight growing tensions within the MAGA movement over U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as Trump navigates delicate peace negotiations.
Greene’s Warning and Policy Stance

During the podcast interview taped on August 18, 2025, Greene expressed skepticism about U.S. commitments to Ukraine, stating, “It doesn’t make sense to say Ukraine can never join NATO, but yet here we are, the United States, the most powerful country in the world, we are going to give you Article 5, a guaranteed security agreement,” per The Daily Beast.
She argued that such guarantees could entangle the U.S. in defending Ukraine’s borders, a move she believes contradicts the priorities of American voters struggling with domestic issues like rising costs.
Greene emphasized, “No one’s walking around thinking about Ukraine. No one’s walking around thinking about Russia. They’re just not,” per The Daily Beast.
Her remarks followed Trump’s August 18 White House meeting with Zelensky, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and other leaders to discuss a potential peace framework, per The New York Times.
While Trump later assured on Fox & Friends that no U.S. troops would be deployed to Ukraine, stating, “You have my assurance, and I’m president,” he suggested European nations might provide ground forces with U.S. air support.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced this, noting, “The president has definitely stated U.S. boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine, but we can certainly help in coordination and perhaps provide other means of security guarantees,” as earlier reported by FrankNez Media.
MAGA Tensions and Broader Context

Greene’s warning reflects broader unease among MAGA supporters, with figures like Steve Bannon also criticizing potential U.S. security commitments.
Greene’s broader critiques of U.S. foreign policy, including opposition to involvement in Iran and Gaza, align with her “America First” stance.
She told the New York Times, “It’s not just Ukraine; it’s all foreign wars in general and a lot of foreign aid,” reflecting MAGA’s war-weary sentiment.
A March 2025 CBS/YouGov poll showed 68% of Republicans oppose continued military aid to Ukraine, supporting Greene’s position, per The Guardian.
With Trump’s approval rating at 39% per an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, his handling of the Ukraine talks could impact his base’s loyalty, according to Newsweek.
The administration’s push for a peace deal, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff, faces challenges as Russia signals openness to security guarantees but rejects Ukraine’s NATO membership, per Euronews.
As negotiations continue, Trump’s ability to balance MAGA expectations with diplomatic realities will shape his foreign policy legacy and the course of our country.
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