Controversial US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been pictured enjoying a romantic Christmas holiday in Costa Rica with her new fiancé, as she prepares to step down from her role in the new year. The Georgia Republican, who announced her resignation following a public split from former ally Donald Trump, appeared relaxed and "de-mob happy" during the beachside break.
A Tropical Holiday and a Looming Exit
The Daily Mail revealed images of Greene strolling hand-in-hand with her partner, White House reporter Brian Glenn, along a Costa Rican beach on Christmas Day. The couple, who announced their engagement just last week, began their morning buying groceries at a local market before their seaside walk. They were later joined by Greene's children and their partners for the family vacation.
This tropical getaway coincides with Greene's final weeks in Congress, with her last official day set for January 5, 2026. Critics have pointed out that her resignation date appears calculated, as it allows her to meet the five-year service requirement needed to secure a congressional pension. Having been sworn in on January 3, 2021, she will have served for five years and three days upon her departure, entitling her to an estimated $9,000 per year for life.
The Fracture with Trump and a Political Pivot
Greene's decision to quit Congress follows a significant and very public falling-out with former President Donald Trump. Once a die-hard MAGA loyalist first elected in 2020, Greene has recently become a vocal critic, branding Trump's second-term agenda a "betrayal" of his voters.
The rift deepened over several issues, including:
- Trump's stance on files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Disagreements on foreign policy and healthcare.
- Trump's subsequent labelling of Greene as a "traitor" for her demands on the Epstein files.
Throughout the holiday period, Greene has continued her criticism online, accusing Trump of abandoning his "America First" pledge. She also recently defended commentator Tucker Carlson from backlash on the right, praising him as "a man of sincere faith" who loves his family and country.
Personal Joy Amid Political Turmoil
Amid the political storm, Greene's personal life has taken a joyful turn. Her engagement to Brian Glenn was confirmed last week after a proposal at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington DC. Glenn shared the news on social media with a photo captioned, "She said 'yes'."
The couple reportedly fell in love over their shared initial support for Trump, though their paths have since diverged. Glenn, who continues to report for Real America's Voice, plans to split his time between Washington and Georgia to be with the retiring congresswoman. He told the Daily Mail he was "sweeping her off her feet, getting her out of Washington."
As Greene's time in Congress winds down, she has commented on the race to replace her, urging candidates to "run on your own merits" and not use her as a negative benchmark. With her pension secured and a new chapter beginning with her fiancé, Marjorie Taylor Greene's final days in office are being spent far from the political battleground of Capitol Hill.
