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 US politics, posted a video statement on social media announcing she would leave Congress on January 5, 2026. I look forward to a new path ahead, she stated.
Greene gained mainstream notoriety with her support and promotion of conspiracies and her devout support for the president, which has soured following a disagreement over the release of files related to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
In her resignation video, Greene ticked off a list of achievements and criticized Trump, who had threatened to back a Republican candidate to unseat her in next year's election. She expressed that she values her dignity and family life too much to endure a potentially hurtful primary battle against a candidate Trump might endorse.
Though she announced her departure, reports suggest Greene may aim for state office, possibly running for Georgia governor or a Senate seat. Trump has cautioned her against these ambitions, citing poor public polling.
Previously aligned with Trump on the America First agenda, their relationship deteriorated mainly due to Greene's support for the petition to release documents related to Epstein, an issue that now divides the GOP. After initially opposing the legislation, Trump reversed his stance amidst Greene's push for its approval, leading to their public fallout.
Greene's recent criticisms of Trump and her high-profile media appearances further complicate her political landscape, as her departure could signal shifts within Republican dynamics. This confrontation highlights the ongoing tensions as party members grapple with different positions on critical issues.
