In a significant political development, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has announced she will resign from the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2026.
The once-fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump revealed her decision through a video statement posted online Friday, marking a dramatic conclusion to her controversial congressional career.
The Breaking Point with Trump
Greene's resignation follows months of public tension with Donald Trump, who previously branded her as a "traitor" and "wacky" after she criticized his positions on several key issues.
The congresswoman had openly disagreed with Trump regarding matters connected to Jeffrey Epstein, along with foreign policy and healthcare debates. This divergence prompted Trump to declare he would endorse a primary challenger against her in the next election cycle.
In her resignation video, which extended beyond ten minutes, Greene defended her right to disagree while maintaining her overall support. "Loyalty should be a two-way street," she argued, emphasizing that representatives should be able to "vote our conscience and represent our district's interest."
A Controversial Political Journey
Greene first entered Congress in 2020, quickly establishing herself as one of the most visible figures in the Trump-aligned Make America Great Again movement. Her political style mirrored Trump's unapologetic approach, though she frequently attracted controversy for her extreme positions.
Before her election, Greene had expressed sympathy for the QAnon conspiracy theory and made numerous controversial statements, including:
- Suggesting the 2017 Las Vegas shooting was staged to promote gun control
- Questioning whether a plane actually hit the Pentagon on 9/11
- Arguing Muslim representatives who used Qurans for swearing-in weren't "official" members of Congress
She later distanced herself from QAnon, explaining she had been "sucked into some of the things I had seen on the internet."
Washington Outsider to the End
Throughout her video announcement, Greene maintained she never fit into the Washington establishment. "I've always been despised in Washington, D.C.," she stated, framing her departure as consistent with her outsider identity.
Despite her controversial beginnings, Greene evolved into a more effective legislator than many anticipated. She developed a working relationship with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, becoming a trusted voice with the House's conservative flank until his removal in 2023.
Her resignation adds to the growing number of lawmakers from both parties choosing not to seek reelection amid a particularly chaotic congressional session. Greene's departure will take effect January 5, 2026, leaving questions about her future political ambitions unanswered.
The White House had not issued any immediate response to Greene's announcement as of Friday evening.
