In a surprising turn of events, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has swiftly ascended the ranks of potential Republican candidates poised to vie for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination. Her burgeoning prominence follows a recent announcement that sent ripples through the political landscape.

Just days after revealing her intention to resign from Congress, online prediction markets have reflected a notable surge in Greene’s odds of clinching the nomination. This development comes in the wake of her startling resignation announcement, which has since captured significant attention.

Late Friday, Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, made waves in Washington, D.C., by releasing a letter in which she criticized her party and declared that her final day in Congress would be January 5, 2026. The announcement was unexpected, particularly as it leaves a year remaining in her current term, scheduled to conclude in January 2027.

The timing of her decision coincides with a recent public rebuke from former President Donald Trump, who labeled her as ‘wacky’ and a ‘traitor,’ among other derogatory terms. Despite this high-profile clash, Greene’s bold move has thrust her into the limelight, elevating her status among the GOP’s political elite.

As speculation mounts, Greene’s resignation and the subsequent reaction have sparked increased interest and speculation about her future political ambitions, particularly concerning the 2028 presidential race.

Since her statement, Greene has been catapulted into the top tier of GOP political heavyweights expected to compete for the party’s presidential nomination. 

Currently, Greene is the third most likely candidate to secure the Republican Party’s support for president in 2028.

The congresswoman has a six percent chance of getting the nod in 2028, according to prediction site Polymarket. 

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced in a video her resignation will be effective on January 5, 2026. Since then, prediction markets have exploded with speculation that she could win the GOP’s 2028 presidential nomination

Though VP JD Vance is the clear frontrunner to get the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, Greene is in third place just behind Secretary of State Marco Rubio 

The Georgia Republican’s odds shot up after Trump repeatedly bashed her, calling her a ‘lowlife’ and ‘traitor.’ Greene had been one of the most outspoken defenders of the president until recently. Above the pair are shown embracing after Trump’s address to Congress in March

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is by far the most likely 2028 Republican presidential nominee, with a 55 percent chance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the second most likely, with an eight percent chance, according to the site.

Nearly half a million dollars has been wagered on MTG’s 2028 presidential prospects on Polymarket alone. 

On Kalshi, another prediction site, Greene is the seventh most likely candidate to secure the 2028 presidential nomination according to Monday evening’s data – behind Vance, Rubio, Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. 

Though her stock is rising, Greene has denied that she plans to run for the White House. 

‘I’m not running for President and never said I wanted to and have only laughed about it when anyone would mention it,’ the congresswoman wrote on social media Sunday. 

‘I’m not motivated by power and titles,’ she added. 

Previous reports had indicated that she was mulling a run, citing sources close to the lawmaker. 

However, Greene still has options if she wants to remain in politics. 

Greene smiles while in New York City to appear on ABC’s ‘The View’ earlier this month

Greene campaign heavily for Trump during the 2024 election, above she is shown introducing the president at a rally in her Georgia congressional district

Georgia is having gubernatorial and US Senate elections in November 2026, though the congresswoman has not clearly indicated her interest in either contest. 

Boasting millions of followers across her myriad social media followings, the Republican could also wade into the media world, either on her own platform or for one of the major TV networks that she has recently appeared on, like CNN or ABC. 

Greene’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Mail’s request for comment.