Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has shot down speculation about her potential presidential bid, saying she's "not running for president" as she navigates a contentious feud with former President Donald Trump.
Greene, a Georgia Republican, had been embroiled in a public dispute with Trump following her departure from Congress last month. In a statement, the representative clarified that while she won't be seeking the White House, she remains committed to her conservative values and intends to continue fighting for her constituents.
The 48-year-old politician's comments come as some observers had predicted she might jump into the Republican presidential fray, leveraging her base of support among conservative voters. However, Greene made it clear that her focus remains on state-level politics, rather than national office.
Greene's decision not to run for president likely brings a measure of relief to those who had grown wary of her erratic behavior and divisive rhetoric during her time in Congress. Her departure from the Capitol Hill stage was seen as a positive development by some, but Trump's continued influence over his former allies has raised concerns about the future direction of the Republican Party.
In any event, Greene seems determined to stay true to herself β even if that means ruffling feathers along the way. With her statement, she solidified a narrative that while she may not be running for president, she won't back down from speaking truth to power β or challenging her former allies when they don't align with her values.
Greene, a Georgia Republican, had been embroiled in a public dispute with Trump following her departure from Congress last month. In a statement, the representative clarified that while she won't be seeking the White House, she remains committed to her conservative values and intends to continue fighting for her constituents.
The 48-year-old politician's comments come as some observers had predicted she might jump into the Republican presidential fray, leveraging her base of support among conservative voters. However, Greene made it clear that her focus remains on state-level politics, rather than national office.
Greene's decision not to run for president likely brings a measure of relief to those who had grown wary of her erratic behavior and divisive rhetoric during her time in Congress. Her departure from the Capitol Hill stage was seen as a positive development by some, but Trump's continued influence over his former allies has raised concerns about the future direction of the Republican Party.
In any event, Greene seems determined to stay true to herself β even if that means ruffling feathers along the way. With her statement, she solidified a narrative that while she may not be running for president, she won't back down from speaking truth to power β or challenging her former allies when they don't align with her values.