Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will step down from Congress, marking a dramatic end to the Georgia Republican’s turbulent time in Washington.
A longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and a prominent actor within the MAGA movement, Greene said her decision follows months of escalating tensions over her push to release files connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Her criticism of Trump’s recent policies deepened the rift, eventually prompting a very public confrontation between the two.
Trump openly rebuked Greene in recent days, calling her a “traitor” and celebrating news of her exit. In an interview with ABC News, he described her resignation as “great news for the country.” He later claimed on Truth Social that Greene “went bad” after he stopped responding to her frequent phone calls, though he added that he was still grateful for her past support.
Greene said she will officially take leave from Congress on January 5, 2026, clarifying that she did not need her district forced into a bruising Republican primary sponsored by Trump. She contended that such a challenge would harm her constituents and debilitate the party ahead of the 2026 midterm races.
Feud Deepens Over Epstein Files
Greene has been one of the most vocal Republicans demanding the release of Epstein-related records. What was once a shared focus between Trump and his base turned into a contentious issue as Trump dismissed the controversy as a political distraction used to undermine his administration.
In her resignation letter, Greene said powerful men had abused, trafficked, and exploited young women, and that defending them should not have brought threats or accusations of betrayal from the president she helped elect.
Over recent months, Greene frequently appeared on major news programs to criticize both Trump and congressional Republicans. She faulted Trump for rising living costs, opposed his tariff strategy, and repeatedly pressed him to release the Epstein documents.
Trump hit back with a few social media posts, branding Greene “wacky” and encouraging Republicans to remove her from office. Before long, as more Republicans joined calls for transparency, Trump reversed course and issued an order requiring the Justice Department to release the records within 30 days.
Political Background and Future Ambitions
Greene first won election in 2020, drawing national attention for her past promotion of QAnon conspiracy theories—including claims that school shootings and the 9/11 attacks had been staged. Consequently, she apologized and distanced herself from those remarks.
Meanwhile, in her resignation announcement, Greene highlighted what she viewed as her achievements in Congress and noted that Trump’s recent attacks had been ‘deeply hurtful.’
Although she publicly ruled out running for Georgia governor or a U.S. Senate seat, political observers say she has expressed interest in statewide office. Trump, during their public dispute, claimed he previously told her not to pursue either position because of poor polling numbers.
Impact on Congress
Greene’s takeoff will fix the current contract Republican lion’s share in the House of Agents. With, as it were, a little advantage over Democrats, control of the chamber amid the 2026 midterm elections is anticipated to be fiercely challenged.
