Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign from Congress — Last Day Jan. 5, 2026, After Public Rift with Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Friday that she will resign from Congress, with her final day set for Jan. 5, 2026. The move follows weeks of public tensions with former President Donald Trump and growing friction within the Republican Party.

Why she is stepping down

In a social-media statement, Greene said she would not subject her district to a divisive primary and accused party leaders of abandoning ordinary Americans. She wrote that if 'MAGA Inc' is replaced by what she called 'Neocons, Big Pharma, Big Tech, [the] Military Industrial War Complex, foreign leaders, and the elite donor class,' then many everyday voters will be sidelined as well.

'Until then I’m going back to the people I love, to live life to the fullest as I always have, and look forward to a new path ahead. I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026.'

Public split with Trump

The announcement comes about a week after Trump publicly said he had reached his limit with Greene's recent criticisms and withdrew his support. Trump called her 'wacky' and indicated he might back a primary challenger. Once one of Trump's most fervent congressional defenders, Greene has recently broken with him on several issues, including calls to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, disagreements over the war in Gaza, disputes about extending Obamacare subsidies, and whether Trump still reflects an 'America First' agenda.

Political impact

Greene was first elected in 2020 and won re-election last year by a wide margin in a heavily Republican district. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will be required to set a date for a special election in 2026 to fill the vacancy.

Her resignation further tightens House arithmetic for Republicans. The GOP currently holds a narrow majority, and Greene's departure — combined with upcoming special elections — adds uncertainty to the party's ability to pass legislation and maintain unity.

Reactions and next steps

Greene said she did not want her district to endure what she described as a 'hurtful and hateful primary' led by Trump. She emphasized family and personal dignity as reasons for her decision.

Fellow Republicans expressed mixed reactions. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has also clashed at times with Trump, posted support for Greene and praised her statement. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who previously worked with Greene on releasing Epstein-related files, suggested Greene could remain a force in national politics and said she might be a possible contender in future contests.

A source with direct knowledge of the matter said Greene did not provide advance notice to House leadership about her resignation. While members sometimes brief party leaders before major public announcements, Greene and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have had a strained relationship in recent months.

Greene declined hallway interviews on Friday and did not expand on her plans for the future beyond the statement she posted. Her recent public disagreements with party leadership have already fueled speculation about broader political ambitions.