GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), once one of the most fervent champions of the "Make America Great Again" movement, announced on Friday that she will resign from Congress in January. Here is the social media post. The stunning declaration, made in a social media post, comes just days after a vitriolic public falling out with President Donald Trump that has shaken the Republican Party.

Greene, who has represented Georgia’s 14th Congressional District since 2021, stated that her departure would be effective at the start of the new year. In her statement, she cited a desire to step away from the "toxic politics" that have come to define Washington, a sharp pivot for a lawmaker known for her combative style.

"I serve Americans only, but the threats against me and the division in our country have reached a breaking point," Greene wrote. "After much prayer and consideration, I have decided to resign my seat in January to find a new path forward."

The announcement marks the climax of a rapid and explosive deterioration in the relationship between Greene and President Trump. For years, Greene was a fixture at Trump rallies and a vocal defender of his agenda. However, the alliance reportedly fractured earlier this month over policy disagreements—specifically regarding the release of classified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and the administration's focus on foreign aid over domestic inflation.

The tension spilled into public view last week when President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene in a blistering series of posts on Truth Social. The President labeled her "Wacky Marjorie" and a "traitor," suggesting he would back a primary challenger against her in 2026.

"She has lost her way," Trump told reporters earlier this week. "I can't take a ranting lunatic's call every day."

Sources close to the situation indicate that the breaking point was Greene's insistence on the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a move that reportedly caused friction with the White House. Greene implied in her social media posts that her push for transparency had made her a target.

"I was called a traitor by a man I fought for... because I demanded the truth," Greene wrote in response to the President's attacks. She later expressed fear for her safety, stating that the rhetoric used against her was "fueling threats" from within her own political base.

The resignation of such a high-profile ally signals a significant rift within the populist wing of the Republican Party. Political analysts suggest that Greene's exit may embolden other Republicans who have privately expressed frustration with the administration's current direction, though few have been as publicly vocal as Greene.

"This is a political earthquake," said Jason Shepherd, a Georgia-based political strategist. "Marjorie Taylor Greene was the ultimate loyalist. If she can be pushed out, it sends a message to everyone else in the party: unconditional loyalty is the only currency that matters."

Greene’s departure will trigger a special election in Georgia’s deep-red 14th District. While the seat is expected to remain in Republican hands, the primary to replace her is likely to become a proxy war for the future of the MAGA movement in the state.

As of Friday evening, the White House has not issued a formal statement regarding Greene's planned resignation.