Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has just dropped a political bombshell by announcing her resignation from Congress late Friday, sending shockwaves through conservative circles, Fox News reported.
In a stunning turn of events, Greene’s decision comes just one week after President Donald Trump publicly pulled his endorsement and follows her sharp criticism of Washington’s political machine, with her final day in office set for Jan. 5, 2026.
The saga began when Trump, never one to mince words, withdrew his support and labeled Greene as "wacky" and "a ranting lunatic," a brutal jab that clearly stung a once-staunch ally.
Greene, who has often been seen at high-profile events alongside Trump, including a campaign stop in Rome, Georgia, on March 9, 2024, admitted the public break was "hurtful" but stood firm on her principles.
Yet, in a lengthy statement posted on X, she refused to let Trump’s words define her, focusing instead on her disillusionment with the political establishment and her party’s leadership.
She didn’t hold back, accusing GOP leaders of prioritizing safe re-election campaigns over bold governance, a critique that hits home for many frustrated conservatives tired of empty promises.
Greene’s statement on X painted a grim picture of Washington, where she claims to have "never fit in" and feels her legislative efforts have been sidelined by a corrupt system.
"Americans are used by the Political Industrial Complex of both political parties, election cycle after election cycle, in order to elect whichever side can convince Americans to hate the other side more," Greene wrote on X, a scathing indictment of the status quo.
And she’s got a point—how often do we see grandstanding replace real results, while the average American struggles to keep up with rising costs and cultural shifts?
Greene also vented about her proposed bills—measures to make English the official language, ban certain medical procedures for minors, and scrap H-1B visas—languishing without a vote, a frustration shared by many who want action over rhetoric.
"My bills … just sit collecting dust," she lamented on X, pointing a finger at House leadership for ignoring the priorities of grassroots conservatives.
Isn’t it telling that a party claiming to champion America First often seems allergic to the very policies that fire up its base?
With Greene’s exit on Jan. 5, 2026, a special election will be triggered in Georgia’s 14th district, a stronghold rated as "Solid R" by The Cook Political Report, ensuring a fierce battle among conservative hopefuls.
While Greene plans to step away from Congress to "fight for the people" in a new capacity, her departure raises questions about who will carry the torch for her unapologetic brand of politics.
For now, her office has stayed mum, with no immediate response to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, leaving us to ponder what’s next for this polarizing figure in a party at a crossroads.
