Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation Amid Rift with President Trump
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Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared her intention to resign from Congress, effective January 5, 2026, following a public disagreement with President Donald Trump.
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday her decision to resign from Congress, with her final day set for January 5, 2026. This announcement follows a recent public dispute with President Donald Trump, who withdrew his endorsement of Greene and labeled her "wacky" and a "ranting lunatic."
In a video statement posted on social media, Greene expressed her disillusionment with Washington politics, criticizing what she termed the "Political Industrial Complex" for exploiting Americans through divisive tactics. She stated, "Americans are used by the Political Industrial Complex of both political parties, election cycle after election cycle, in order to elect whichever side can convince Americans to hate the other side more."
Greene also highlighted her legislative efforts, noting that her bills, including those aimed at making English the official language and criminalizing gender-transition procedures for minors, have been ignored by party leadership. She remarked, "My bills... just sit collecting dust."
The congresswoman's resignation will prompt a special election in Georgia's 14th district, a seat rated as "Solid R" by the Cook Political Report.
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