Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigning from Congress in January
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, LISA MASCARO and JEFF AMY
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, announced on Friday that she will be resigning from Congress in January.
In a more than 10-minute video posted online, Greene explained her decision, stating that she has always felt despised in Washington, D.C., and never truly fit in.
Greene’s resignation comes after a public fallout with Trump in recent months, during which she criticized his stance on issues related to Jeffrey Epstein, foreign policy, and healthcare.
Trump referred to her as a “traitor” and “wacky,” and announced that he would endorse a challenger against her in the upcoming reelection campaign.
Her last day in office will be on January 5, 2026.
Despite her close ties to Trump and her vocal support for his Make America Great Again agenda, Greene’s decision to step down in the face of his opposition marks a significant break in his influence over conservatives.
Throughout her political career, Greene had been a staunch ally of the Republican president, but her disagreements with him on certain issues ultimately led to her resignation.
In her video announcement, Greene emphasized her loyalty to Trump on most issues but expressed disappointment that he attacked her for having a differing opinion.
Greene, who was elected to the House in 2020, quickly rose to prominence as a lightning rod on Capitol Hill for her controversial views, including her support for the QAnon conspiracy theory and association with white supremacists.
While her retirement will have significant implications for the Republican Party, Greene’s next steps remain unclear.
Before her election, Greene had made headlines for endorsing conspiracy theories and engaging in divisive rhetoric, including suggesting that the 2017 Las Vegas shooting was a coordinated attack to promote gun control.
She also faced criticism for questioning the loyalty of Muslim members of Congress for using Qurans in their swearing-in ceremonies.
Despite her past affiliations with QAnon, Greene distanced herself from the group, attributing her involvement to misinformation she encountered online.
As lawmakers from both parties prepare for the upcoming midterm elections, Greene’s departure from Congress adds another layer of uncertainty to an already tumultuous political landscape.
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JEFF AMY reported from Atlanta.
