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GOP Primaries Could Decide the Party’s Future After Greene’s Resignation, Experts Say

Donald Trump celebrated Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation but said he would “love” to see her return to politics, highlighting tensions within the GOP.

Experts Alencia Johnson and David Drucker say the party’s internal struggle is likely to move into primaries, where competing factions will vie for control.

Primary outcomes could determine whether the GOP consolidates behind Trump-style populism or shifts toward a more moderate, electorally focused approach.

09:49 PM, 11/23/2025Politics
GOP Primaries Could Decide the Party’s Future After Greene’s Resignation, Experts Say

Former President Donald Trump publicly celebrated Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she would step down, though he told reporters he would “love” to see her return to politics in the future. That mix of praise and openness to her comeback highlights a growing rift within the Republican Party over its leadership and direction.

What experts say

Political strategist and Senior Adviser to the Harris 2024 campaign Alencia Johnson and MS NOW contributor David Drucker argued that the dispute between Trump-aligned figures and other GOP factions is likely to move from public sparring to competitive primary contests. They cautioned that intra-party battles could determine which wing of the party sets the agenda heading into upcoming elections.

Potential consequences

Primary showdowns can reshape candidate selection, influence policy priorities, and affect the party’s general-election prospects—especially in swing districts. If contests favor hardline, Trump-aligned candidates, the party may continue toward a more populist, confrontational stance. If establishment or moderate Republicans prevail, the GOP could steer back toward broader electoral appeal.

Trump on Greene: “I would love to see her return to politics.”

Observers note several possible scenarios: consolidation behind a Trump-style leadership, a sustained factional stalemate with regional variations, or an emergence of new leaders who bridge divides. The outcome will largely depend on how voters in key primaries respond and whether local party organizations rally behind challengers or incumbents.

What to watch next

Watch primary calendars, candidate announcements, endorsements, and shifts in fundraising and grassroots organizing. Those signals will reveal which faction gains momentum and provide a clearer sense of the Republican Party’s trajectory going into future national and state-level elections.

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