Marjorie Taylor Greene to Step Down After Rift with Trump

On Tuesday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia addressed the press outside the U.S. Capitol.

Once a staunch supporter of President Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her upcoming departure from Congress, marking the end of her tenure.

In a statement released late Friday, Greene declared her intention to resign on January 5, 2026. This decision is part of ongoing conflicts with the President concerning his plans for a second term and controversial topics such as the Epstein files.

"Advocating for American girls who faced abuse and exploitation should not lead to being labeled a traitor or receiving threats from the President, whom I once supported," Greene commented.

She believes that it would be unfair for her district, one of the staunchest conservative areas in the United States, to be embroiled in a divisive primary battle led by the President against her, especially with the looming possibility of Republicans losing the midterm elections.

Greene has joined a growing list of politicians who have signaled their plans to leave their positions after the 2026 elections, either through retirement or pursuit of different roles.