Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’ll resign in January

November 22, 2025

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican known for her staunch support of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026. Her departure follows a significant rift with Trump after she joined efforts to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting the president to publicly attack her with derogatory nicknames. Greene cited concerns about facing a Trump-backed primary challenge and compared remaining in her position to being a "battered wife," stating she has too much self-respect to endure such treatment.

Who is affected

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family
Voters in Greene's Georgia congressional district
President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement
Congressional Democrats who Trump attacked and who reported increased threats
Jeffrey Epstein's survivors
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans
Charlie Kirk (deceased, assassinated in September)
Congressional staffers experiencing threat spikes

What action is being taken

Greene is resigning from Congress effective January 5, 2026
Trump is attacking Greene publicly with epithets
Congressional Democrats are reporting spikes in threats to their offices following Trump's attacks
Greene is working on reducing her participation in toxic politics

Why it matters

This resignation represents a significant fracture within Trump's Republican coalition, as Greene was one of his earliest and most vocal supporters. The breaking point over the Epstein files issue demonstrates how Trump's personal attacks on allies who challenge him can lead to political consequences and highlights the ongoing toxicity in political discourse that has resulted in actual violence, including assassination, and increased threats against public officials. Greene's departure also underscores the vulnerability of even loyal Trump allies when they deviate from his positions, potentially chilling dissent within the Republican Party.

What's next

Greene's replacement in the heavily Republican district will be chosen in a special election.

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