Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from Congress in a four-page letter. The move follows a public and acrimonious split with President Donald Trump over key issues, including the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Greene was once one of Trump's closest allies but had increasingly broken with him and Republican leadership, particularly due to frustration with what she described as Congress being "sidelined" since Trump's return to office. Her departure narrows the Republican majority in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In her resignation statement, Greene expressed her reasons for stepping down, stating that Americans are often used by the Political Industrial Complex of both parties to elect whichever side can convince them to hate the other more. She cited issues such as rising debt, corporate and global interests dominating Washington, American jobs being replaced by foreign labor or visas, and small businesses being swallowed by big corporations.
Greene also spoke about her own experiences in Congress, including impeaching Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security and fighting against Democrat's damaging policies like the Green New Deal. However, she noted that despite her efforts, she had been subjected to non-stop personal attacks, death threats, lawfare, and slander, which has taken a toll on her life.
Greene stated that her self-worth is not defined by power or titles but by God, who created everything in existence. She expressed her desire to hold the Republican Party accountable for its promises to the American people and put America First.
Her resignation has sparked controversy, with Trump calling it "great news for the country." However, Greene's departure also highlights the challenges faced by Republicans in maintaining unity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Greene was once one of Trump's closest allies but had increasingly broken with him and Republican leadership, particularly due to frustration with what she described as Congress being "sidelined" since Trump's return to office. Her departure narrows the Republican majority in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In her resignation statement, Greene expressed her reasons for stepping down, stating that Americans are often used by the Political Industrial Complex of both parties to elect whichever side can convince them to hate the other more. She cited issues such as rising debt, corporate and global interests dominating Washington, American jobs being replaced by foreign labor or visas, and small businesses being swallowed by big corporations.
Greene also spoke about her own experiences in Congress, including impeaching Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security and fighting against Democrat's damaging policies like the Green New Deal. However, she noted that despite her efforts, she had been subjected to non-stop personal attacks, death threats, lawfare, and slander, which has taken a toll on her life.
Greene stated that her self-worth is not defined by power or titles but by God, who created everything in existence. She expressed her desire to hold the Republican Party accountable for its promises to the American people and put America First.
Her resignation has sparked controversy, with Trump calling it "great news for the country." However, Greene's departure also highlights the challenges faced by Republicans in maintaining unity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.