In a notable shift, Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene offered an apology on Sunday for her participation in “toxic politics,” expressing remorse for her role in the increasingly acrimonious political landscape. The public mea culpa came during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” when pressed by host Dana Bash about her recent public statements concerning threats to her safety.

Greene’s remarks followed her Saturday social media post detailing escalating threats against her, which she attributed, in part, to the influence of “the most powerful man in the world.” This statement was widely interpreted as a jab at President Donald Trump, who had earlier that day publicly labeled Greene a “traitor” and rescinded his endorsement of her.

During the CNN interview, Bash directly confronted Greene, stating, “Obviously, any threats to your safety are completely unacceptable, but we have seen these kinds of attacks or criticism from the president at other people. It‘s not new. And with respect, I haven‘t heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.”

Greene acknowledged the fairness of Bash’s observation, admitting, “I would like to say humbly, I‘m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It’s very bad for our country, and it’s been something I’ve thought about a lot.” She further elaborated, referencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a catalyst for her introspection, and committed to “put down the knives in politics.” Greene expressed a desire for unity and kindness among Americans, asserting that their commonalities outweigh their differences.

Bash then brought up past instances of Greene’s rhetoric, including a 2020 Facebook post featuring her holding a gun alongside “the Squad” with a call to “go on the offense against the socialists,” and her liking a tweet that advocated for the execution of prominent political figures like Nancy Pelosi and former President Obama.

Greene, while standing by her past words and stating they were addressed in 2021, reiterated her desire for de-escalation. “I think America needs to come together and end all the toxic, dangerous rhetoric and divide. And I‘m leading the way with my own example. And I hope that President Trump can do the same,” she responded.

The public spat between Greene and Trump has become a significant development in Republican politics. Greene, a staunch ally of the former president since entering Congress, has recently diverged from him on issues such as the release of the Epstein files and certain aspects of his administration’s foreign policy. Trump’s “traitor” accusation and withdrawal of endorsement mark a sharp turn in their relationship, raising concerns about Greene’s safety and her future within the party.