In a surprising twist, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has emerged as a leading contender for the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nomination. This development follows her unexpected resignation announcement, which has significantly boosted her odds on online prediction platforms. The Georgia representative startled the political landscape by releasing a letter late Friday, criticizing her party and revealing her intention to step down from Congress on January 5, 2026.

Greene’s decision to leave her congressional seat with a year remaining in her term, which was set to conclude in January 2027, came shortly after a public rebuke from former President Donald Trump. Trump labeled her ‘wacky’ and a ‘traitor,’ among other disparaging remarks. Despite—or perhaps because of—this high-profile clash, Greene’s stature within the GOP has risen, placing her among the top contenders for the presidential race.

Currently, Greene stands as the third most likely Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential nomination, boasting a six percent chance according to Polymarket, an online prediction site. Topping the list is Vice President JD Vance, who is seen as the favorite with a commanding 55 percent probability. Following him is Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding an eight percent likelihood of securing the nomination. As the political landscape continues to shift, all eyes will be on Greene to see how her potential candidacy unfolds.

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. 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.