In a candid and wide-ranging interview, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — once among the most outspoken supporters of former President Donald Trump — revealed that deep ideological and personal rifts have fractured their partnership. Saying she can’t stand being treated like a “battered wife,” Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, signaling a sharp turn in her political path.
From Loyal Voice to Rebel: What Sparked the Split
Greene said the final break came after she supported the release of sensitive files related to Jeffrey Epstein — a move that infuriated Trump. According to her, he warned the disclosure “was going to hurt people,” and later publicly denounced her as a “traitor,” effectively withdrawing his endorsement.
But the rift doesn’t stop there. Greene says Trump’s administration drifted away from the populist, “America First” agenda she championed — citing increasingly donor-driven priorities, international deals, and perceived disregard for working-class Americans struggling with costs like housing and health care.
GOP Climate: Fear, Facades and Private Mocks
During the interview with 60 Minutes, Greene claimed that many fellow Republicans privately mocked Trump — even his speech patterns — but flipped to public support after he clinched the 2024 nomination. She accused them of donning MAGA hats out of convenience, not conviction.
Greene also alleged that many GOP lawmakers are “terrified” to criticize Trump openly, fearing backlash, social-media attacks, or even threats of violence — a fear she said she no longer wants to live under, for her sake and her family’s.
Resignation and What Comes Next
Having lost Trump’s favor and feeling alienated from her own party, Greene said she would resign to avoid contributing further to political toxicity. She insists she remains committed to “America First” ideals — but vows not to be part of what she calls a “donor-class, political-industrial complex.”
Greene’s departure leaves her seat in Congress vacant as of January 5, 2026, triggering a special election for her district. The move has reignited debates over loyalty, free speech, and power dynamics within the GOP, leaving allies and critics alike to wonder whether this is a one-off or a precursor to broader fractures in her former political circle.
