Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene built a reputation in Congress as a fighter, first as a defender of President Donald Trump and more recently, as someone who clashed with him.
So Greene’s decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with the president came as a surprise to some in her home state of Georgia, who say it goes against character for the Republican. They believe Greene could have withstood the pressure and been reelected to the House — even without the president’s backing.
Greene’s decision has raised questions about the strength of Trump’s hold in a narrowly divided Congress, even as he touts his party’s unity ahead of next year’s midterm elections. It also has prompted speculation about what may be next for Greene, who was first elected to the House in 2020 and was at the forefront of Trump’s MAGA movement.
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