President Donald Trump publicly celebrated the announced resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, effective January 5, 2026, calling it “great news for the country.” He said he was not informed ahead of her decision and said she should be “happy.”
Greene, a former staunch Trump ally, cited frustration with escalating conflicts within the Republican Party and her decision to avoid a contentious primary. Her resignation follows a public split with Trump over policy disagreements, including the release of investigation records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The departure will slightly reduce the GOP’s narrow House majority, and Georgia’s governor must now schedule a special election to fill her seat.