A Sudden Break from a Once-Key Trump Ally
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective Jan. 5, 2026, ending a tenure closely tied to former President Donald Trump. The move follows a public rift after Greene criticized Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Greene Cites Falling-Out with Trump
In a four-page statement posted on X, Greene said standing up for Epstein’s victims should not have led to threats from the president she once supported. She argued she would not put her family or district through a bitter primary against Trump-backed challengers.
Trump Applauds Resignation
Trump withdrew his endorsement last week after Greene signed a petition to force the DOJ to release the full Epstein files. He attacked her online, calling her “a ranting Lunatic” and “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene.” Speaking to ABC News, Trump said her resignation is “great news for the country.”
Greene Defends Her Independence
Greene said her “self-worth is not defined by a man, but instead by God,” and warned that if she is pushed out of the MAGA movement, many everyday Americans are being pushed out as well. She left open the possibility of returning to public office.
Impact on the House Majority
Her departure will bring the GOP’s narrow House majority back to 219–213. Speaker Mike Johnson’s office did not comment on whether leadership had advance notice of her decision.
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