A firebrand conservative congresswoman just threw a political grenade that could reshape the entire MAGA movement and expose deep fractures within Trump’s inner circle.
The MAGA Marriage Collapses
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s stunning resignation announcement came just one week after Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement and unleashed a blistering 300-word rant against “Wacky Marjorie.” In a 10-minute video from her Georgia living room, Greene declared her final day in office would be January 5, refusing to be what she called a “battered wife” in an abusive political relationship.
Trump’s response was swift and brutal. When asked about her departure, he told ABC News it was “great news for the country” and added, “I think it’s great. I think she should be happy.” The president who once campaigned alongside Greene in Georgia had completely severed ties with one of his most vocal supporters.
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I’m not running for President and… pic.twitter.com/i99LgGvVSx— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 23, 2025
The Issues That Broke the Alliance
Greene’s break with Trump wasn’t sudden but stemmed from fundamental disagreements on key conservative issues. She became Congress’s most outspoken Republican critic of U.S. support for Israel, repeatedly opposing additional aid and demanding that AIPAC register as a foreign agent. Her stance put her at odds with Trump’s pro-Israel position and the party establishment.
The congresswoman also pushed hard for releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, joining Thomas Massie and just two other House Republicans in forcing Trump into a major political reversal. Her persistence on issues like ending foreign aid and prioritizing American workers over foreign labor increasingly isolated her from Trump’s evolving agenda.
Consequences for Conservative Politics
Greene’s departure temporarily weakens the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, reducing their 219-213 advantage over Democrats. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp must call a special election within 40 days of her seat becoming vacant. Given the district’s reliable Republican nature, where Greene won reelection by a 64% to 36% margin, the seat will likely remain red.
Thomas Massie, Greene’s ally who also faces a Trump-backed primary challenge, expressed deep disappointment at losing an important partner. Steve Bannon suggested this isn’t the end for Greene, noting “we haven’t seen or heard the last of MTG” and predicting bigger ambitions ahead. Polymarket currently gives her 4% odds of becoming the 2028 Republican presidential nominee.