Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign from her position in the House of Representatives, with her final day in office set for 5th January 2026.
The Breaking Point: A Public Falling Out
The Georgia representative made her startling announcement on Friday, 21st November 2025, following weeks of public tension with former President Donald Trump. In a deeply personal four-page statement, Greene declared "I refuse to be a 'battered wife' hoping it all goes away and gets better" as she explained her decision to leave Washington politics.
Greene, once considered one of Trump's most loyal allies, revealed the rift had developed over several policy disagreements, most notably her stance on healthcare affordability and her early calls for the release of government documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her position on the Epstein files initially placed her at odds with many Republicans, though Trump later joined calls for transparency.
A Record of Conservative Advocacy
During her five years representing Georgia's 14th district, Greene established herself as one of Congress's most conservative members. Her voting record reflected strong support for First and Second Amendment rights, opposition to abortion, advocacy for strong border controls, and resistance to COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
She highlighted her legislative efforts, including bills to make English the official US language, prohibit medical gender transitions for minors, and eliminate capital gains taxes on home sales. However, Greene expressed frustration that many of her proposals never reached the House floor for votes.
The Personal Cost of Political Service
Greene's statement revealed the significant personal sacrifices she made during her political career. She described missing precious family time, including leaving her mother's side during her father's brain surgery to attend Trump's impeachment proceedings in 2021.
She also noted spending millions of her own money campaigning for Republican candidates and facing constant personal attacks, death threats, and what she described as "lawfare" from political opponents.
The congresswoman expressed particular disappointment about recent tensions with Trump, stating "Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men, should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States."
Looking Beyond Washington
Greene concluded her statement by emphasising her belief in term limits and her refusal to treat Congress as a "lifelong career or an assisted living facility." She expressed optimism about her future outside politics, stating she would return "to the people I love, to live life to the fullest."
Her resignation marks the end of a turbulent political career that saw her rise from political newcomer to one of the most recognised - and controversial - figures in American politics. The coming months will reveal who will succeed her representing Georgia's 14th congressional district.
