Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of President Donald Trump's most vocal defenders, announced Friday she's resigning from Congress in January. The move comes just days after a very public falling-out with Trump, marking a dramatic end to what was once an ironclad political alliance.
In a 10-minute video posted on X, Greene explained her decision to walk away, framing it as a matter of self-respect. She said she refuses to be a "battered wife" for a Republican Party and president who subjected her and her family to "hurtful and hateful" attacks. Trump withdrew his support for Greene last week and threw his weight behind a primary challenger against her.
"I have too much self respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms," Greene said in her statement.
How A Loyal Alliance Unraveled
Greene has been a Trump loyalist since launching her political career in 2020. She wore a Make America Great Again baseball hat to President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address, supported Trump for House speaker in 2023, and defended him through federal indictments. She was, by all accounts, one of his most reliable allies in Congress.
But the relationship soured over recent months. Greene increasingly clashed with the White House and members of her own party, openly criticizing Republican leaders during the recent federal government shutdown. She also broke ranks on foreign policy and healthcare issues, creating friction with Trump's agenda.
Perhaps most notably, Greene championed a high-profile push for transparency surrounding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—a controversy that continues to cast a shadow over Trump and others in his orbit.
In her video, Greene called it "unfair and wrong" that Trump attacked her for disagreeing with him on policy matters.
"Loyalty should be a two-way street, and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interest, because our job title is literally 'Representative,'" she said.
Greene said her last day in Congress will be January 5, 2026.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday night.
