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Trump gloats over 'traitor' MTG's decision to quit as MAGA left reeling

Trump attacked Greene over her resignation and their disagreements, while also thanking her for her service.

Trump gloats over 'traitor' MTG's decision to quit as MAGA left reeling
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress, and President Donald Trump responded with insults and criticism before also thanking her for her service. The resignation and their dispute over the release of Epstein-related files drew sharply different reactions within the MAGA movement.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Greene's resignation and commented on their falling-out

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative who announced her resignation from Congress

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Attorney general pictured among figures in a post shared by Evan Kilgore

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who worked with Greene on efforts to release the Epstein files

Trump supporter who criticized Greene's resignation

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator pictured among figures in a post shared by Evan Kilgore

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator referred to by Trump as a comparison for Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Kash Patel, FBI director pictured among figures in a post shared by Evan Kilgore; Mike Huckabee, Political figure referred to in Candace Owens's criticism of the Trump administration; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect mentioned in the account of Trump's meeting with him

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation From Congress

Outlets across the left, center and right agree that Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after a public break with President Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets stress Trump’s withdrawal of support and threatened primary challenge as central to Greene’s departure. Center outlets mostly recount the resignation and public rift, though one account spotlights pension timing. Right-leaning outlets split between criticism of network coverage, criticism of Greene, and straightforward accounts of the rupture.

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