Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress after President Trump withdraws endorsement
In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. This decision comes just a week after former President Donald Trump publicly withdrew his endorsement of her, labeling her as “Wacky” and a “ranting lunatic.” Greene’s resignation statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), reflects her growing disillusionment with the political landscape in Washington, which she describes as a “Political Industrial Complex” that exploits Americans for political gain. She criticized both major parties for perpetuating division and failing to deliver real improvements for the American people.
Greene articulated her frustrations with the current state of Congress, claiming that it has become a “lifelong career” rather than a platform for public service. She expressed a desire for term limits and emphasized her commitment to holding the Republican Party accountable for its promises. Despite her controversial reputation, Greene has championed several legislative initiatives, including making English the official language of the U.S. and opposing policies she views as harmful, such as the Green New Deal and gender-transition procedures for minors. However, she lamented that her efforts have often been ignored by party leadership, with her proposed bills languishing without a chance for a vote.
Her departure from Congress opens the door for a special election in Georgia’s 14th district, which is considered a stronghold for Republicans. Greene’s resignation marks a significant moment in her political career, as she aims to refocus her efforts “in a different way” and return to her roots. Despite the challenges she faces, Greene remains steadfast in her beliefs, stating that her self-worth is defined by her faith rather than by political endorsements or public opinion. As the political landscape continues to evolve, her resignation underscores the complexities of intra-party dynamics and the challenges faced by outspoken figures within the GOP.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., announced late Friday she will resign her seat in
Congress
, one week after President
Donald Trump
publicly pulled his endorsement of the outspoken Georgia lawmaker.
In a
lengthy statement posted to X
, Greene cited her growing disillusionment with Washington politics, blasting what she called a corrupt “Political Industrial Complex” that she said uses Americans as “pawns in an endless game of division.”
“Americans are used by the Political Industrial Complex of both political parties, election cycle after election cycle, in order to elect whichever side can convince Americans to hate the other side more,” Greene wrote. “And the results are always the same — nothing ever gets better for the common American man or woman.”
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Greene said she had “never fit in” in Washington and was leaving Congress to “fight for the people of this country in a different way.”
“I believe in term limits and do not think Congress should be a lifelong career or an assisted living facility,” Greene wrote. “My only goal and desire has ever been to hold the
Republican Party
accountable for the promises it makes to the American people and put America First, and I have fought against Democrat’s damaging policies like the Green New Deal, wide open deadly unsafe border policies, and the trans agenda on children and against women.”
Greene criticized her own party’s leadership for what she called a “sidelined” majority more focused on “safe campaign re-election mode” than governing.
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She accused GOP leaders of ignoring her legislative efforts, including bills to make English the official language of America, criminalize gender-transition procedures for minors, and eliminate H-1B visas that she said replace American jobs.
“My bills … just sit collecting dust,” she said. “That’s how it is for most members of
Congress’s bills
, the Speaker never brings them to the floor for a vote.”
Her announcement comes amid political fallout following
Trump’s decision last week
to withdraw his endorsement, calling Greene “Wacky” and “a ranting lunatic.”
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Greene, once one of President Trump’s fiercest defenders, acknowledged that his recent public break was “hurtful” but said her faith and convictions remain intact.
“My heart remains filled with joy, my life is filled with happiness, and my true convictions remain unchanged because my self worth is not defined by a man, but instead by God who created everything in existence,” she wrote.
“I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026,” she wrote. “I’m going back to the people I love.”
With Greene’s resignation, a special election will be triggered in Georgia’s 14th district, which the
Cook Political Report
rates as “Solid R.”
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The Office of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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