Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared she will resign from Congress next year, with her departure effective January 5, 2026, reports Baltimore Chronicle. Greene’s announcement comes shortly after a public rift with former President Donald Trump, who withdrew his endorsement following Greene’s criticism of his administration and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
In a detailed four-page statement shared on X, Greene explained her decision to step down, emphasizing her advocacy for victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. “Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and exploited by powerful men should not result in being labeled a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I supported,” she wrote. She also cited her family and self-respect as reasons to avoid a contentious primary battle, noting that it could harm both her campaign and the Republican Party’s midterm prospects.
Greene, a House member since 2021, had recently come under intense criticism from Trump after she supported a discharge petition that sought to compel the Department of Justice to release its full Epstein files. Trump publicly denounced her as a “ranting lunatic” and “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene,” indicating support for a primary challenger.
In her announcement, Greene highlighted that her self-worth is guided by faith rather than male approval. President Trump, in a brief phone interview with ABC News, described her resignation as “great news for the country,” though he confirmed no prior discussion occurred between them.
The resignation marks a turning point for Greene, a prominent figure in the MAGA movement known for defending Trump during his second impeachment and wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat at the State of the Union address. She left open the possibility of returning to public office, stressing that ordinary Americans hold the ultimate power to influence the political system.
Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, who also clashed with Trump over the release of Epstein documents, expressed support for Greene, calling her resignation both sad and reflective of her honesty. Greene’s departure will temporarily adjust the Republican majority in the House, which currently stands at 219 seats, until Speaker Mike Johnson secures a 220th seat from a Tennessee special election.
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