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Marjorie Taylor Greene to Leave Congress in Early 2026 — Allies and Critics React

02:05 PM, 11/22/2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Leave Congress in Early 2026 — Allies and Critics React

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in early 2026, citing a split with former President Donald Trump and a desire to avoid a divisive primary. In a video, she said she would not subject her district to a painful contest or be expected to defend the president after he spent “tens of millions” against her. Allies such as Rep. Thomas Massie praised her candor, while figures like Laura Loomer celebrated her departure and Candace Owens criticized Trump. The announcement, which coincided with Trump meeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, prompted swift reactions across the political spectrum.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), a polarizing figure in the MAGA movement, announced on Friday that she will resign from Congress in early 2026, surprising many observers and prompting immediate reactions from both allies and opponents.

In a video addressed to supporters, Greene said her recent split with former President Donald Trump and the prospect of a bruising primary influenced her decision. She framed the move as one of principle and family, saying she would not force her district into a divisive contest or accept expectations to defend the president after sustained attacks against her.

“I have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms,” she said. “And in turn, be expected to defend the President against impeachment after he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me and tried to destroy me.”

Reactions

Support from allies: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has stood with Greene on several high-profile fights, praised her candor and called her an example of what a representative should be. He urged people to read her full statement, saying it contained rare honesty.

Response from the president: Reporter Rachel Scott conveyed that President Trump described Greene's resignation as "great news for the country," according to their discussion. That reaction underscored the complexity of Greene's recent fall-out with the former president.

Critics and celebrants: Conservative commentator Candace Owens publicly criticized Trump in her response, while activist Laura Loomer celebrated Greene’s decision, boasting that she had "LOOMERED" the congresswoman after their long-running feud. Many observers across the political spectrum expressed a mix of shock, relief and celebration.

Timing and context: Notably, Greene’s announcement came the same day President Trump met with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a juxtaposition that commentators found striking and symbolic of broader political realignments.

The resignation is likely to reshape conversations about the 2026 midterms in Greene’s district and within the broader Republican coalition. Reactions are expected to continue as local and national figures weigh in and potential primary challengers prepare for a new landscape.

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