Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026. She stated her decision was due to political gridlock, partisanship, and what she described as unfair treatment by her own party and President Trump.
Greene expressed her refusal to be in a position where she is expected to defend Trump after he allegedly tried to destroy her politically and financially, comparing it to being a "battered wife." The announcement follows President Donald Trump's withdrawal of his endorsement of Greene just one week prior, where he characterized her as a "ranting lunatic." Greene's departure from alignment with Trump and her party has been a developing situation over several months. Earlier in the year, she broke with her party on issues such as artificial intelligence provisions in Trump's legislation and opposed the bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, citing a focus on American interests.
She also advocated for the release of the Epstein files, despite initial opposition from the President. Greene criticized fellow Republicans for their role in a prolonged government shutdown and highlighted her conservative voting record on issues like gun rights, abortion, and border security.
