President Donald Trump is celebrating the upcoming resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her departure “great news for the country.” Greene announced that she will step down from Congress on January 5, 2026. Trump said he was not notified ahead of time and noted he has no plans to speak with her about the decision.
Greene’s exit caps a dramatic falling-out between the once-close political allies. She had been one of Trump’s strongest supporters before breaking with him over issues involving Jeffrey Epstein files, foreign policy decisions, and disagreements over healthcare subsidies. The feud grew increasingly public, prompting Trump to withdraw his endorsement and back a primary challenger against her.
In her resignation announcement, Greene said she was exhausted by internal party fighting and refused to “be a battered wife hoping it all goes away and gets better.” She argued that her district did not deserve a bruising primary battle and said stepping aside was the best path forward. Her departure will slightly narrow the GOP’s House majority and set up a special election in Georgia’s 14th District.
Greene’s decision highlights the widening rifts within the Republican Party and the risks faced by high-profile members who fall out of step with Trump. Her once-prominent place within the MAGA movement now ends with a rare and highly public breakup—showcasing how quickly alliances can shift in the current Republican landscape.