Overview
- Marjorie Taylor Greene confirmed she will leave Congress on January 5, 2026 after a public break with President Trump over her drive to force release of Epstein-related government records.
- Greene’s push culminated in the Epstein Files Transparency Act passing Congress and being signed into law before Trump withdrew support and labeled her a traitor.
- Responding to calls that she finish her term, Greene posted a profanity-laced tirade on X invoking Charlie Kirk’s assassination and accusing Republican men of sexism.
- She said she will not endorse a successor for Georgia’s 14th District, and under state law the seat will remain vacant until Governor Brian Kemp sets a special election within 10 days of the vacancy.
- Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy warned her exit is a 'canary in the coal mine' for more GOP departures, raising risks for the party’s already narrow House majority.