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Marjorie Taylor Greene Abruptly Resigns, Citing Rift with Trump; Reactions Pour In

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective 5 January, saying she will not remain a "battered wife" after a public rift with Donald Trump. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the timing and Greene’s healthcare votes; Thomas Massie praised her candor. Trump attacked then later said he would like to see her return to politics. The resignation drew mixed reactions and coincided with a separate White House meeting between Trump and New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

12:20 AM, 11/23/2025Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene Abruptly Resigns, Citing Rift with Trump; Reactions Pour In

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced late Friday that she will resign from Congress, effective 5 January. In a 10-minute video, Greene said she would no longer be a "battered wife" after a very public split with former President Donald Trump and described growing unhappiness with Republican colleagues on several issues.

In her statement Greene criticized the party’s handling of matters including the public release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. financing of foreign conflicts, the possibility that Mr. Trump might support a primary challenger against her, and broader concerns about the rising cost of living and healthcare. She also said she felt abandoned after years of supporting Mr. Trump, adding:

"I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’ hoping it all goes away and gets better."

Swift and Divided Reactions

Responses came quickly and from across the political spectrum. Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Greene of timing her resignation to secure her pension and criticized her voting record on healthcare, noting Greene voted this summer in favor of Medicaid cuts and reductions to enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits even as she later criticized rising premiums.

Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, who has also clashed with Mr. Trump on issues such as the Epstein files, praised Greene on X, calling her honest and urging readers to review her four-page statement. Former Democratic activist and Parkland survivor David Hogg posted a brief dismissal on X. Former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock, a Trump critic, applauded Greene’s decision not to remain in a role she described as tolerating abuse.

Mr. Trump reacted on Truth Social with a sharp post calling Greene "Marjorie 'Traitor' Brown," saying she was quitting amid poor poll numbers and a potential Trump-backed primary challenger. He later told NBC News he would like to see Greene return to politics someday, saying "She’s got to take a little rest."

Context and Coincidence

Greene’s announcement came as President Trump met with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — an unrelated meeting that nevertheless drew attention. Both men said the conversation focused on shared priorities such as housing and affordability, with Mr. Trump expressing cautious optimism about working together.

This resignation adds another twist to an already fractious period within the Republican ranks. Greene’s departure will be watched for its political ripple effects in her district and the broader party dynamics leading into the next election cycle.

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