The political world was rocked when Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, sparking immediate reactions from her family and former allies. The Georgia Republican's decision comes amid a very public falling out with former President Donald Trump, marking a significant shift in the MAGA landscape.
Daughter's Public Defense
Lauren Greene Sanders, the congresswoman's eldest daughter, quickly came to her mother's defense following the announcement. On Friday, she took to social media platform X to express unwavering support, writing that she "forever will be so proud" of her mother. She described Greene as a "One of a kind Congresswoman" who was "110% on America First, American Only."
The family support continued as Greene Sanders directly addressed speculation about her mother's political future. When Time magazine published an article suggesting Greene's resignation might be motivated by presidential ambitions for 2028, the daughter responded unequivocally: "This is a lie." Greene herself echoed this sentiment on Sunday, calling the reporting "not journalism, it's called lying" in a lengthy X post.
The Breaking Point with Trump
The rift between Greene and Trump became public in recent weeks, surprising many of her constituents. The break originated from two key disagreements: Trump's handling of the 43-day government shutdown that ended November 12, and his reluctance to release classified documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In her resignation statement, Greene specifically referenced the battle over Epstein files and called out several GOP lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson. She expressed frustration that "standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men" resulted in being called a traitor and threatened by the president she once fiercely supported.
Political Fallout and Future
The consequences came swiftly. Trump publicly withdrew his support for Greene after she began criticizing him and doubled down by calling her a "traitor" following her resignation announcement. While her break with MAGA has drawn unexpected praise from some Democrats, Greene insists she hasn't fundamentally changed.
In an interview with Vanity Fair this month, Greene clarified her position: "I'm doubling down on how much I love this country and its people. I'm radically doubling down, to the point where it doesn't matter who I disagree with. I'm disagreeing with my own side." She plans to officially step down from her congressional position in January, though her future political ambitions remain unclear despite speculation.
