Rep. Greene to Resign from Congress in January 2026

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, announced last week that she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, less than a year before her current term ends. The decision follows a public fallout with President Donald Trump, her former ally, over policy disagreements including the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein files and the recent government shutdown.

Greene's announcement came amid escalating tensions within the Republican Party. She had advocated for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which seeks to disclose more government documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender. Trump opposed the measure, and the dispute contributed to his decision to label Greene a "traitor" and "wacky" in public statements. He also withdrew his endorsement of her and pledged support for any challenger in a potential primary election. Greene, in response, described the party's dynamics as broken and accused corporate and global interests of dominating Washington at the expense of ordinary Americans.

The congresswoman's clashes extended to criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders, whom she faulted for mishandling the...