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Marjorie Taylor Greene to Leave Congress Jan. 5 After Clash With Trump Over Epstein Files

She cites a desire to avoid a bruising primary after Trump withdrew his support.

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.