Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Former GOP Staffer Charged for Staging Anti-Trump Attack
A woman named Natalie Greene, who used to work for a Republican Congressman, is accused of faking an attack where she was hurt and had anti-Trump messages written on her body.
She said she was attacked by strangers, but police found out she paid someone to hurt her.
She could go to jail for up to five years if found guilty.
Natalie Greene, former GOP congressional staffer, charged with staging 'Anti-Trump' attack on herself
Greene had paid a body modification artist to cut lacerations on her face, neck, and chest
She claimed to have been attacked by three men at Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
Investigators found evidence contradicting her claims, including zip ties in her car and internet searches
Greene faces up to five years in prison if convicted
- Who
- Natalie Greene, a former GOP congressional staffer
- What
- Staged an 'Anti-Trump' attack on herself
- When
- On July 23, 2023
- Where
- Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, New Jersey
- Why
- To make it seem like she was a victim of a political attack
Prosecution's Stance
Defense's Stance
Evidence of Staging
Prosecution's Stance
Prosecution argues Greene's actions, including paying an artist to cut her, prove she staged the attack
Defense's Stance
Defense maintains Greene is innocent until proven guilty and reserves her defenses for court
- Age
- 26
- Previous Role
- Constituent Advocate Director for Rep. Jeff Van Drew
- Maximum Sentence (each count)
- Five years imprisonment, $250,000 fine, 3 years supervised release