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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she plans to resign in January

Greene announced that she would leave Congress in January, citing the prospect of a primary challenge from Trump.

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Nov 22, 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress on Jan. 5, saying she did not want to face a primary challenge from President Donald Trump. Trump had recently called her a “traitor” and later described her plans as “great news for the country.”

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Georgia representative announcing her resignation from Congress

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds to Mike Cernovich on Resignation

Outlets agree Greene announced she would resign from Congress before her term ended, amid a public break with Trump; later coverage reports her defending the decision against calls to stay. Left-leaning outlets focus on her departure announcement and break with Trump over several issues. Center outlets emphasize the online criticism and responses around her early departure, including her references to threats and reactions from other figures. Right-leaning outlets focus on Greene's defense of leaving early and her exchange with Cernovich.

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