Marjorie Taylor Greene Fires Back at Presidential Bid Rumors, Calls Running for Office 'Impractical and Unthinkable'
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has dismissed reports that she's considering a run for the presidency in 2028. The Georgia Republican made the statement on X following an article by Time magazine suggesting she was weighing her options.
Greene stated she had "laughed about" presidential ambitions when mentioned to others, saying it was not something she wanted or would ever pursue. Her comments came after announcing plans to leave Congress in January, citing her frustration with her party and its handling of issues such as healthcare and the government shutdown.
When questioned about why she wouldn't consider running for president despite being a vocal critic of Republican leadership, Greene argued that it requires "traveling all over the country" and raising hundreds of millions of dollars, which she said would be detrimental to her health and personal life. She also stated that the system is "broken" and that politicians are more focused on gaining power than solving problems.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has sparked speculation about a potential presidential bid, but she insists it's not something she's considering. For Greene, who has been a stalwart ally of former President Donald Trump, this move represents a significant departure from her previous role as a conservative firebrand in the US House of Representatives.
In contrast to some Republican politicians, Greene remains committed to releasing sensitive documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, which had sparked controversy within the party. Her decision to leave Congress marks an uncharacteristic shift for someone who has built a reputation on being a fierce advocate for conservative causes.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has dismissed reports that she's considering a run for the presidency in 2028. The Georgia Republican made the statement on X following an article by Time magazine suggesting she was weighing her options.
Greene stated she had "laughed about" presidential ambitions when mentioned to others, saying it was not something she wanted or would ever pursue. Her comments came after announcing plans to leave Congress in January, citing her frustration with her party and its handling of issues such as healthcare and the government shutdown.
When questioned about why she wouldn't consider running for president despite being a vocal critic of Republican leadership, Greene argued that it requires "traveling all over the country" and raising hundreds of millions of dollars, which she said would be detrimental to her health and personal life. She also stated that the system is "broken" and that politicians are more focused on gaining power than solving problems.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has sparked speculation about a potential presidential bid, but she insists it's not something she's considering. For Greene, who has been a stalwart ally of former President Donald Trump, this move represents a significant departure from her previous role as a conservative firebrand in the US House of Representatives.
In contrast to some Republican politicians, Greene remains committed to releasing sensitive documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, which had sparked controversy within the party. Her decision to leave Congress marks an uncharacteristic shift for someone who has built a reputation on being a fierce advocate for conservative causes.