Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign from office, an unexpected turn for the high-profile Republican. One of Donald Trump's Maga superstars and staunchest defenders, the Georgia congresswoman's relentless calls for releasing files related to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and recent criticism of some of his policies led to a bitter public feud.
After the US president labelled her a 'traitor', she said in a video announcing her departure: 'I refuse to be a battered wife hoping it all goes away and gets better.' Trump, who had threatened to support a Republican challenger to unseat Greene, called her resignation 'great news for the country' in an interview with ABC News.
'For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD,' he later wrote on Truth Social. 'Nevertheless, I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country!'
Greene said in her video statement that she would leave the US Congress on 5 January 2026. She expressed concern that her district would suffer from a primary challenge instigated by Trump, noting, 'I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for.'
She had been one of the loudest demanding the release of documents related to Epstein, an issue that once united Trump and his base but has since become divisive. Trump had spent months arguing that the issue was a distraction concocted by his political detractors to divert attention from his administration's achievements.
'Watch: Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation in video message.'
Greene ticked off a list of her political achievements and noted in her resignation letter that Trump's comments were 'hurtful.' Despite their fallout, Greene's future in politics remains uncertain, though reports suggest she may consider a run for state office.
After the US president labelled her a 'traitor', she said in a video announcing her departure: 'I refuse to be a battered wife hoping it all goes away and gets better.' Trump, who had threatened to support a Republican challenger to unseat Greene, called her resignation 'great news for the country' in an interview with ABC News.
'For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD,' he later wrote on Truth Social. 'Nevertheless, I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country!'
Greene said in her video statement that she would leave the US Congress on 5 January 2026. She expressed concern that her district would suffer from a primary challenge instigated by Trump, noting, 'I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for.'
She had been one of the loudest demanding the release of documents related to Epstein, an issue that once united Trump and his base but has since become divisive. Trump had spent months arguing that the issue was a distraction concocted by his political detractors to divert attention from his administration's achievements.
'Watch: Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation in video message.'
Greene ticked off a list of her political achievements and noted in her resignation letter that Trump's comments were 'hurtful.' Despite their fallout, Greene's future in politics remains uncertain, though reports suggest she may consider a run for state office.
