Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has declared that she will step down from her congressional role effective January 5, 2026. This announcement comes amidst a stark and public disagreement with President Donald Trump. The rift intensified after the President rescinded his endorsement of Greene, subsequently referring to her as a "ranting lunatic" in his statements.
The Georgian representative made her decision known through an extensive statement and a video message, in which she expressed her disillusionment with the political atmosphere in Washington, D.C. Greene attributed her resignation to a combination of factors, including her ongoing confrontation over the Jeffrey Epstein files, which she believes should not be a cause for a primary battle instigated by the President within her district.
Greene criticized the "political industrial complex" for treating American citizens as mere game pieces and highlighted her incompatibility with the political culture in the nation's capital. She remarked upon the necessity to devote more time to her family, especially considering the repeated death threats she has received amidst the discord with the Trump administration.
The White House has yet to issue a response regarding Greene's resignation, as reported by the Daily Mail. Greene's departure from Congress follows her critique of the Republican Party for its inaction despite controlling the presidency and both chambers in 2025. She pointed to an eight-week governmental shutdown that effectively stalled legislative processes.
Support came from voices such as conservative journalist Brian Glenn and Rep. Thomas Massie, who lauded Greene for her stance against the political establishment. Massie expressed his sadness for the nation but supported Greene's choice, commending her as a model of public representation.
The tension between Greene and President Trump escalated following exchanges on social media. The dispute centered on the handling of the Epstein files and Trump's retraction of support. Greene accused President Trump of failing to honor his campaign commitment to release the Epstein files and argued against being targeted for her defense of Epstein's victims. In contrast, President Trump justified his withdrawal of endorsement by alleging Greene's shift towards left-wing politics and her inclination to criticize his administration's agenda. He also voiced his support for suitable primary contenders to challenge Greene in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Greene's social media posts included screenshots of messages advising President Trump to emphasize former President Bill Clinton's connections to Epstein. She advocated for focusing on the plight of Americans grappling with economic difficulties rather than internal party conflicts.
