How Marjorie Taylor Greene Went from Trump Ally to Quitting Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who entered Congress in January 2021 as one of Donald Trump's loudest defenders, is resigning after a series of high-profile clashes with Trump and the Republican establishment. Initially, Greene parroted Trump’s claims of a stolen 2020 election and helped energize the MAGA base. Her break from Trump escalated over his handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, government shutdown policies, and his focus on foreign affairs over domestic issues. Greene publicly condemned Trump for not ordering a full release of Epstein case files and sided with Democrats on healthcare subsidies, criticizing Republican leadership for ignoring economic and affordability issues. Greene insisted she still supported Trump, but began openly disagreeing with his policies, emphasizing an “America First” focus over foreign priorities. After Trump and his base pressured her out, Greene resigned with sharp words about the party being […]