Overview
- Marjorie Taylor Greene confirmed she will leave the House on January 5, 2026 after a public split with President Donald Trump over disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein–related files.
- Greene stated she will not seek the presidency, saying nonstop fundraising, compromises and limited ability to drive change make a campaign unacceptable to her.
- Her exit reduces the Republican margin from 219–213 to 218–213, with Democrats seen as competitive in special elections scheduled in Texas in March and New Jersey in April, plus a Tennessee race viewed as favoring the GOP.
- Greene signaled more Republicans could step down, echoing a Punchbowl News report and criticizing House leadership’s deference to the White House as colleagues express sinking morale.
- Prediction-market prices briefly lifted Greene to third in 2028 GOP primary betting after her announcement, a volatile indicator of short-term sentiment rather than established support.