Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign from office in January, an unexpected turn for the high-profile Republican days after a public feud with President Donald Trump.
Greene, who became one of Trump's MAGA superstars in U.S. politics, posted a video statement on social media announcing she would leave Congress on 5 January 2026. I look forward to a new path ahead, she said in a social media post.
Greene gained mainstream notoriety with her support and promotion of conspiracies and devout support for the president - until their recent soured relationship. She and Trump had a public row over the release of files related to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
In her resignation statement, Greene highlighted her achievements and criticized Trump, who threatened to back a Republican candidate to unseat her in next year's election. I have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms, she said.
While she announced her departure from the House of Representatives, reports indicate Greene is interested in running for state office, possibly for governor or a Senate seat. Trump has publicly commented on her ambitions, previously advising her against running for those positions due to poor public polling.
Before the fallout, Trump and Greene were long-time allies with Greene championing the America First agenda. However, their relationship soured after Greene backed a petition for the release of all files held by the U.S. government related to Epstein. Initially, Trump opposed the legislation but later reversed course after it became clear Greene would join Democrats to support the measure.
Greene has recently appeared on several high-profile news shows voicing her criticism of Trump and Republican policies. She highlighted issues such as rising costs for voters and questioned Trump's commitment to the America First agenda.
Trump responded to Greene's criticism on social media, labeling her a traitor and wacky, and emphasized his intention to back a challenger against her.
The measure passing Congress to force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files was a significant event, spotlighting the division growing within GOP ranks thanks to Greene's outspoken advocacy.
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