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The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress

Greene said she will leave Congress in January after a public split with President Trump.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she will resign from Congress on Jan. 5, following a public fallout with President Donald Trump. Her departure will trigger a special election to fill the remainder of her term.

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

Georgia representative announcing her resignation from Congress

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President involved in a public dispute with Greene

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator whom Greene previously said she would not challenge

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House whom Greene criticized over House scheduling

Conservative influencer commenting on the effect of Greene’s departure

Kevin McCarthy
Former U.S. Representative (R-CA)

Former House speaker Greene had previously aligned herself with

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor responsible for setting a special election date; Josh McKoon, Georgia Republican Party chair commenting on Greene’s resignation

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Marjorie Greene Plans to Leave Congress Early

Greene announced she will resign from Congress on Jan. 5, 2026, following a public break with President Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets connect her departure to the Trump split and, in some coverage, to wider GOP or MAGA strain. Center outlets mostly report the resignation and split, also covering reactions, her successor or possible further Republican departures. Right-leaning outlets emphasize her stated grievances and possible effects on Republican control or Trump’s agenda, though one opinion piece criticizes her for leaving early.

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