November 22, 2025
Greene's departure after choosing transparency shows what happens when loyalty conflicts with principle
On Nov. 22, 2025, Rep. 
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in Jan. 2026, before her term ends in Jan. 2027. Greene represents Georgia's 14th district and has served since Jan. 2021. She's leaving office 12 months early, forfeiting her seat and the power that comes with four years of seniority in a Republican-controlled House.
Greene's resignation follows her public split with President Trump over releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. She vocally supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act despite Trump's months-long opposition. On Nov. 18, 2025, Greene held a news conference with Epstein survivors urging passage of the bill, directly defying Trump's position. She voted for the bill when it passed the House 427-1 on Nov. 18.
Trump responded to Greene's resignation announcement on Nov. 22, telling NBC News It's not going to be easy for her to revive her career in politics, but added he would love to see her return to political life at some point. His lukewarm response marked a dramatic shift from years of enthusiastically praising Greene as a fighter and calling her a future Republican star.
Greene was one of Trump's most outspoken supporters since her 2020 election. She defended Trump during his second impeachment, promoted his false claims about the 2020 election, and organized rallies supporting his candidacy. She was the first member of Congress to endorse Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and campaigned extensively for him. Her break with Trump over Epstein transparency shocked political observers.
Greene's decision to prioritize Epstein file transparency over Trump loyalty cost her political capital in the MAGA movement. She faced intense backlash from Trump allies and MAGA influencers who accused her of betrayal. Stephen Miller publicly criticized her stance, and other Trump advisers distanced themselves from her. The Trump base largely turned against her for breaking with the president.
Greene's resignation creates a special election in Georgia's 14th district, a deeply Republican northwest Georgia district that includes portions of Floyd, Chattooga, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. Trump won this district by over 40 points in 2024. Gov. 
Brian Kemp will schedule the special election, likely for spring 2026. Republicans will almost certainly keep the seat.
In her resignation statement, Greene didn't specify her future plans but suggested she wanted to focus on other ways to serve the country outside of Congress. She didn't mention Trump by name but referenced her commitment to transparency and accountability being incompatible with the current political environment. Greene thanked her constituents for their support and said the decision was difficult but necessary.
Greene was a polarizing figure who faced removal from House committees in Feb. 2021 for past social media posts promoting violence and conspiracy theories. Republicans restored her to committees in Jan. 2023 when they regained House control. She served on the Oversight and Homeland Security committees and was known for confrontational style and provocative statements. Her departure removes one of the House's most visible and controversial members.
civic action
Contact Georgia election officials demanding transparency in the special election process
Greene's early resignation triggers a special election in Georgia's 14th district. Demand transparent procedures, full candidate disclosure, and robust debate to ensure voters get the best representative.
Hi, I'm calling about the special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
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Specific request: I want the Secretary of State to ensure a transparent special election process with full candidate disclosure, multiple debates, and robust voter outreach to maximize participation.
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Study how Greene's resignation affects House Republican majority and legislative priorities
Greene's departure reduces Speaker Johnson's narrow majority, making it even harder to pass legislation. Track how this affects the Republican agenda and what compromises become necessary.
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Support organizations promoting transparency and accountability regardless of party
Greene chose transparency over party loyalty, showing the political cost of prioritizing accountability. Support organizations that promote transparency and hold powerful figures accountable regardless of partisan consequences.
I am calling to support POGO's work promoting government transparency and accountability.
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Request: Please let me know how I can best support your work promoting government transparency and holding powerful figures accountable regardless of partisan politics.
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