Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, Trump calls her 'traitor'
What's the story
United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from the House of Representatives. The 51-year-old Republican lawmaker, who was elected in 2020, will officially leave office on January 5, 2026. In a video announcement, Greene said she had "always been despised in Washington, DC, and never fit in." She also expressed concern over a potential primary challenge from President Donald Trump.
Twitter Post
Greene's video address on X
My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1
Political rift
Greene's resignation follows fallout with Trump
Greene's resignation comes after her public fallout with Trump. The former president, who was once one of her strongest allies, called her a "traitor" on his social media platform Truth Social. He also said he would support "the right person" to run against her in the next midterm elections. This rift has further deepened divisions within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
Party impact
Greene's resignation adds to GOP's challenges
Greene's resignation is a major blow to the Republican Party, which is already struggling with a slim majority in the House. Her departure will make it harder for Speaker Mike Johnson to pass legislation. The House currently has 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats, with three vacancies. Greene's district in northwest Georgia is a Republican stronghold, but her exit could further complicate GOP efforts in upcoming elections.