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Donald Trump Candidly Reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Decision to Leave Congress

Trump welcomed Greene’s decision to resign and said he had not received advance notice.

Donald Trump Candidly Reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Decision to Leave Congress
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Georgia’s 14th District seat effective January 5, 2026; President Donald Trump called the news “great news for the country.” Greene cited political gridlock and a threatened primary after Trump withdrew his endorsement.

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Representative announcing her resignation from Georgia’s 14th District seat

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Departure From Congress

Greene announced she would resign from Congress in January 2026 after a public break with Trump. Outlets report that Trump had criticized her and withdrawn his support before her announcement. Left-leaning outlets link the departure to dissent over Trump and MAGA, with some presenting it as evidence of wider disillusionment. Center outlets mostly focus on Greene’s stated reasons and the immediate political consequences, including the vacancy and House dynamics. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the public rupture and Trump’s reactions, while one opinion piece praises his response.

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