In a recent outburst on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene following her announcement to step down from her congressional role. Trump suggested that Greene’s resignation was driven by dwindling support in the polls and the looming threat of a primary challenger.
On Friday, Greene, who represented Georgia and was once a staunch supporter of Trump, revealed her plans to resign from Congress in January, a full year before her term’s conclusion. Her departure comes on the heels of a growing rift with Trump, particularly over his stance on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and other policy disagreements that emerged recently.
Trump did not hold back in his critique, dubbing Greene “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown”—a moniker he has frequently used in recent weeks. He claimed that without his endorsement, she would have stood little chance in a primary battle. “For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never-ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD,” Trump remarked. He further lambasted her association with Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, branding him as “the WORST Republican Congressman in decades.” Nonetheless, Trump tempered his criticism by acknowledging Greene’s past contributions, stating, “I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country!”
In response, Greene has been vocal in countering Trump’s accusations. In her resignation announcement, she explained her decision as an effort to spare her district from a divisive primary fight fueled by Trump’s backing. She emphasized that loyalty should be reciprocal and expressed that congressional representatives should have the freedom to vote according to their principles.
“For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD,” Trump wrote. He also criticized her ties to Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, calling him “the WORST Republican Congressman in decades.” Despite the criticism, Trump added, “I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country!”
Greene has publicly pushed back on Trump’s attacks, saying in her resignation video that she did not want her district to “endure a hurtful and hateful primary” backed by the former president. She said loyalty “should be a two-way street” and argued members of Congress should be able to vote their conscience.
Trump separately told ABC News on Friday night that Greene’s resignation was “great news for the country” and said he had no plans to speak with her.
Greene, elected in 2020, was one of the most vocal and visible supporters of Trump’s Make America Great Again politics, and she embraced some of his unapologetic political style.
Her break with him was a notable fissure in his grip over conservatives, particularly his most ardent base. But her decision to step down in the face of his opposition put her on the same track as many of the more moderate establishment Republicans before her who went crosswise with Trump.
She said her final day in Congress will be Jan. 5, 2026. A special election will be required to fill her seat for the remainder of the term once her resignation is formally submitted.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
