In a shocking move, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has announced that she will be resigning from Congress in January. In a lengthy video posted online, the congresswoman explained her decision, stating that she had always felt like an outcast in Washington D.C. and never truly fit in.
Greene's resignation comes after a public fallout with President Donald Trump in recent months, as she criticized him for his stance on several high-profile issues, including those related to Jeffrey Epstein, foreign policy, and healthcare. Trump responded by labeling her a "traitor" and "wacky," vowing to endorse a challenger against her when she runs for reelection next year.
Despite being a long-time supporter of Trump, Greene emphasized that her decision to resign was not about her loyalty to the former president but rather about doing what she believes is right. She argued that loyalty should be a two-way street and that representatives should be able to vote their conscience while still representing their district's interests.
Greene has had a tumultuous career in politics, emerging as a key figure in Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement before becoming increasingly isolated from party leaders. However, she gained respect for her legislative skills, particularly after aligning herself with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
The news of Greene's resignation is unlikely to come as a surprise to many in Washington D.C., given the turmoil that has been brewing in Congress ahead of next fall's midterm elections. Nevertheless, her departure will undoubtedly have significant repercussions within the Republican ranks and raise questions about what lies ahead for the former congresswoman.
Greene's resignation comes after a public fallout with President Donald Trump in recent months, as she criticized him for his stance on several high-profile issues, including those related to Jeffrey Epstein, foreign policy, and healthcare. Trump responded by labeling her a "traitor" and "wacky," vowing to endorse a challenger against her when she runs for reelection next year.
Despite being a long-time supporter of Trump, Greene emphasized that her decision to resign was not about her loyalty to the former president but rather about doing what she believes is right. She argued that loyalty should be a two-way street and that representatives should be able to vote their conscience while still representing their district's interests.
Greene has had a tumultuous career in politics, emerging as a key figure in Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement before becoming increasingly isolated from party leaders. However, she gained respect for her legislative skills, particularly after aligning herself with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
The news of Greene's resignation is unlikely to come as a surprise to many in Washington D.C., given the turmoil that has been brewing in Congress ahead of next fall's midterm elections. Nevertheless, her departure will undoubtedly have significant repercussions within the Republican ranks and raise questions about what lies ahead for the former congresswoman.