Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from Congress in January

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who has recently become a critic, announced Friday that she will resign from Congress in January.

In a video posted online lasting more than 10 minutes, Greene explained her decision, saying she has “always been despised in Washington, D.C., and just never fit in.” She said her final day in office will be Jan. 5, 2026.

Greene’s resignation follows months of public tension with Trump, after she criticized him on issues including files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as his foreign policy and health care positions. In response, Trump called her a “traitor” and “wacky,” and said he would endorse a challenger when she runs for reelection next year.

Throughout her political career, Greene had been closely tied to Trump. In her video, she emphasized her long-standing loyalty to the president, while defending her right to dissent on certain issues. “Loyalty should be a two-way street, and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district’s interest, because our job title is literally ‘representative,'” she said.

Greene first rose to national prominence during Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement in 2020 and quickly became a controversial figure in Congress. She publicly embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory and appeared with white supremacists, drawing opposition from Republican leaders while earning Trump’s praise, who called her “a real WINNER!”

Over time, Greene became a more effective legislator, aligning with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who later became House speaker, and establishing herself as a trusted voice on the right. Her influence waned after McCarthy’s ouster in 2023.

Her resignation comes as several lawmakers from both parties are leaving Congress ahead of next year’s midterms. Greene’s departure is expected to send ripples through the Republican ranks and spark speculation about her next steps.

The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.