Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has confirmed she will resign from Congress effective Jan. 5, 2026, pushing Georgia toward a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Congressional District.
Greene waved off speculation that her departure is connected to any future presidential bid, saying she has no plans to run for the White House. “I’m not running for President and never said I wanted to and have only laughed about it when anyone would mention it,” she said, adding that she’s “radically doubling down” even when that means breaking with her own party.
The resignation comes after a highly public split with President Donald Trump, fueled by clashes over a government shutdown fight and Greene’s calls related to the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Trump publicly withdrew his support and branded Greene a “traitor,” escalating the feud and drawing fresh attention to fractures inside the broader conservative movement.
Greene framed her stance as advocacy for victims, arguing that speaking up should not lead to threats or accusations of disloyalty. “Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men, should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for,” she said. “I’m doubling down on how much I love this country and its people.”
While Greene has long been a polarizing figure, her break with Trump has earned unexpected praise from some Democrats who said they support her position on the underlying issue.
Her daughter, Lauren Greene Sanders, also weighed in publicly, writing that she will “forever will be so proud” of Greene and calling her a “One of a kind Congresswoman.”
The fallout highlights growing strain between hardline MAGA loyalists and other conservative factions, with Greene’s exit now setting the stage for a high-stakes contest to replace her in one of Georgia’s most Republican districts.
