In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on Friday, November 21, 2025, that she will be resigning from Congress effective January 5, 2026. The outspoken Republican congresswoman cited a significant falling-out with President Donald Trump and a general disillusionment with the current state of the Republican party and legislative process as primary reasons for her departure. Greene expressed frustration that her proposed bills on immigration and healthcare costs had been ignored by GOP leadership, stating that the legislature had been "mostly sidelined."

Greene's decision follows a public and increasingly acrimonious dispute with former President Trump. The congresswoman had been a staunch defender of Trump for years, but recently criticized his stance on the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as his positions on foreign policy and healthcare. In response, Trump publicly branded Greene a "traitor" and "wacky," and declared he would support a challenger against her in her next election bid. Greene stated that loyalty should be a two-way street and felt it was "unfair and wrong" for Trump to attack her for disagreeing with him.

The Georgia Republican also alluded to feeling like a "battered wife" in her political dealings, suggesting she would no longer tolerate being attacked by the very people she had supported. She indicated that she did not want her congressional district to "endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for." Greene's resignation means that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will need to schedule a special election to fill the remainder of her term, which extends through January 2027.

Greene's tenure in Congress, beginning in 2020, was marked by her alignment with the "Make America Great Again" movement and her embrace of controversial viewpoints, including QAnon. Despite facing opposition from party leaders early on, she gained Trump's support and became a notable figure on the right flank of the Republican party. Her political trajectory saw her align with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who later became Speaker of the House, until his ousting in 2023.

The resignation has drawn reactions from across the political spectrum. While some, like President Trump, have called it "great news for the country," others, such as Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have raised questions about the timing of her departure, suggesting it might be strategically timed to ensure pension benefits. Ocasio-Cortez also criticized Greene's voting record on healthcare.