In a surprise announcement on Friday evening, Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) revealed she will resign from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 5, 2026.
The four-page statement, posted to her account on the platform X, signals the end of a tenure that began in January 2021, representing Georgia’s 14th congressional district. Greene cited concerns about prolonged intra-party conflict as a major reason for stepping down, saying she did not want her district to become mired in a divisive primary battle.
Her departure comes amid a highly public rupture with former President Donald Trump, who just days earlier withdrew his endorsement and accused her of becoming unreliable. The split reportedly intensified after Greene joined bipartisan efforts to push for the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—a move viewed as defiant by Trump and his allies.
While Greene initially aligned with Trump’s “MAGA” movement and rose quickly to national prominence, her recent turn toward more unconventional criticisms of GOP leadership and her willingness to break with party orthodoxy appeared to isolate her within the caucus. Analysts suggest her exit reflects broader turbulence within the Republican Party as it grapples with internal fractures ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections.
The vacancy in Georgia’s 14th district will trigger a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
In her resignation message, Greene thanked her supporters but expressed frustration with what she described as “hateful” attacks and collusion against her within her own party—implicitly referencing Trump’s public statements about supporting a primary challenger in her district.
Her decision draws a chapter to a polarizing political career marked by both fierce allegiance and sharp rebellion. With her exit, many eyes will turn to how the GOP recalibrates in her former district—and whether this represents a broader shift in the party’s internal dynamics heading toward 2026.
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