Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress Amid Political Backlash

The Georgia Republican, known for her conservative views, announced she will not endorse any candidates in the special election to replace her. “Looking ahead towards the Special Election for my Congressional seat, I will not be endorsing anyone out of respect to my district,” Greene said. “I truly support the wonderful people of Georgia 14 and want them to pick their Representative.”

Greene’s district, considered a safe Republican seat, saw her reelected in 2024 with 64% of the vote. President Donald Trump earned 68% of the vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Greene’s resignation follows Trump’s withdrawal of his endorsement and public criticism of her political approach, calling her a “ranting lunatic” and a “traitor.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump escalated his feud with the Georgia Republican, who was once one of his staunchest backers. “Wacky Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown (Remember, Green turns to Brown where there is ROT involved!) is working overtime to try and portray herself as a victim when, in actuality, she is the cause of all of her own problems,” the president wrote. “The fact is, nobody cares about this traitor to our country!”

Once a core MAGA ally, Greene had increasingly clashed with Trump and GOP leadership over policy and tactics. The split isolated her within the party and contributed to her decision to step down. “Loyalty should be a two-way street, and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district’s interest,” Greene wrote. “I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’ hoping it all goes away and gets better.”

A Georgia Republican official told Atlanta News First a special election is likely to occur in March with Gov. Brian Kemp setting the date.