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Why is Marjorie Taylor Greene quitting Congress?

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Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation from Congress citing personal reasons, self-respect, dignity, and love for her family, but the primary catalyst is her public dispute with President Trump over the Epstein files. The fallout includes Trump withdrawing his support, Greene facing threats, and her refusal to continue being labeled negatively. The Epstein case and disagreements with Trump and the Republican Party are central to her decision.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit U.S. Congress after split with Trump

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  • Marjorie Taylor Greene was a prominent supporter of Donald Trump during his second term. 6s
  • Greene criticized Trump for prioritizing international issues and not releasing all Epstein case details. 27s
  • Trump later supported releasing the Epstein files but had already withdrawn his support for Greene. 1m 1s
  • Trump publicly criticized Greene on Truth Social, calling her 'wacky' and stating she only complains. 1m 6s
  • Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5th, 2026. 1m 17s
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Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit U.S. Congress after split with Trump
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France 24
1 hour ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit U.S. Congress after split with Trump

Greene criticizes Trump for focusing on international affairs and not releasing Epstein case details, calling this a unifying issue. After Trump withdraws support and calls her 'wacky,' Greene announces her resignation, stating she is done being labeled as such.

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress after Trump fallout
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CBS News
14 hours ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress after Trump fallout

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will resign from Congress early next year after a falling out with President Trump and much of her party. She cites self-respect, dignity, love for her family, and ongoing disagreements with Trump and the Republican Party as reasons for her resignation.

Trump break with Marjorie Taylor Greene jolts MAGA voters
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Reuters
2 days ago
Trump break with Marjorie Taylor Greene jolts MAGA voters

Greene emphasizes her independence after being called a traitor by Trump, highlighting her break with him over the Epstein files and her continued popularity in her district.

Trump clashes with Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein files
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CBC News
5 days ago
Trump clashes with Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein files

Greene claims Trump's attacks are due to her stance on the Epstein files. She broke with Trump by demanding the full release of the files, sparking a divide among MAGA supporters and the Republican Party.

Shutdown’s end sets up Epstein files vote, sparks Trump–Greene clash
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CBS America
6 days ago
Shutdown’s end sets up Epstein files vote, sparks Trump–Greene clash

Greene attributes her public falling out with Trump to disagreements over the Epstein files and calls for an end to toxic political behavior, expressing regret for her participation in it.

Marjorie Taylor Greene 'threatened' by Trump supporters amid Epstein fallout
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CBS News
6 days ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene 'threatened' by Trump supporters amid Epstein fallout

Greene states she never thought fighting to release the Epstein files and defending victims would lead to this fallout, but she faces threats after Trump's negative comments and loss of his support.

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