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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s five years in Congress will come to an early end on 5 January after she unexpectedly announced her resignation following a bitter rift with President Donald Trump.
The surprise move from the Georgia congresswoman – a rising star in the Republican party – has left many speculating about her next steps.
Her decision follows a public fallout with Trump, who branded her “a traitor” and said he would endorse her opponent in next year’s election.
It comes after months of Greene’s blistering criticism on the Trump administration’s refusal to release files related to the investigation into the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein – as well as several of Trump’s policy positions.
Rumours have already begun circulating that Greene, 51, might run for president in 2028, which she immediately shot down. So, if not the Oval Office, what is next for Greene?
Run for president in 2028
Although she claims she has no interest in the presidency now, having a future change of heart is not an unknown feature of US politics.
When Greene signed a petition to force a vote requiring the release of the files related to Epstein – over Trump’s objections – it went on to a bill authored by her Democratic colleague, Ro Khanna.
Khanna told NBC News after Greene’s latest announcement that she was “likely to be a formidable 2028 candidate”, adding that she was “more in touch” with Trump’s base than his number two, Vice-President JD Vance.
Time Magazine also reported that Greene “privately told allies” she was considering a presidential bid, but Greene quickly dismissed the assertion as a “complete lie”.
“I’m not running for President and never said I wanted to and have only laughed about it when anyone would mention it,” Greene wrote on social media, re-posting Time Magazine’s article.
Greene has notably distanced herself from her party’s positions – and from the president – for whom she once was an ardent supporter.
She has spoken out against issues including Epstein files, Trump’s glo
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