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 devout support for the president until their recent soured relationship. She and Trump had a public row over the release of files related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
In her resignation video, Greene highlighted her achievements while criticizing Trump, who threatened to back a Republican challenger in the upcoming elections. 'I have too much self-respect and dignity,' she said, pointing out that she did not want her district to endure a 'hurtful and hateful primary' initiated by the President.
While announcing her departure from the House, reports indicate Greene is interested in running for state office, either as Georgia governor or a Senate seat. Trump's public comments suggested discouragement regarding her ambitions due to poor public polling.
Historically, Greene was a strong ally of Trump, advocating for the 'America First' agenda; however, their relationship started to deteriorate when she supported the petition for releasing Epstein-related documents. Trump's initial opposition softened when he recognized the growing bipartisan momentum around the issue, ultimately signing the measure into law.
Greene has vocally criticized Trump's administration in recent months for not adequately addressing voter concerns regarding costs and tariffs, while also questioning his commitment to putting 'America First.' Trump's retaliatory remarks on social media labeled Greene as 'wacky' and a 'traitor,' and he voiced intentions to support a challenger against her.
