Overview
- The Georgia Republican announced her resignation in a video, setting Jan. 5, 2026 as her final day in office.
- She said she is stepping down to spare her district a bitter primary after President Trump pulled his endorsement and vowed to back a challenger.
- Their rupture centered on Greene’s push to force disclosure of Department of Justice records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump signed a transparency law on those files earlier this week.
- Greene reported receiving threats after Trump called her a “traitor,” and a person close to her said she had considered resigning for more than a week.
- Her departure could tighten the GOP’s slim House margin, creating near-term management challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson.