President Trump called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unexpected resignation on Friday 'great news' for America, sending shockwaves through the political world.
"I think it’s great news for the country," Trump told ABC News in a brief phone call, leaving many stunned."
“It’s great,” he added.
The president revealed that Greene (R-Ga.) hadn’t shared her plans with him before she announced on social media that she intends to step down on Jan. 5, 2026—and added that he has no plans to reach out to her.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shocked the nation by announcing her resignation from Congress on Nov. 21, 2025. X/@mtgreenee
“Nah, it doesn’t matter, you know? But I think it’s great,” Trump said. “I think she should be happy.”
Early Saturday, the president took to Truth Social to weigh in further, sharply criticizing the Georgia congresswoman.
“Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown, because of PLUMMETING Poll Numbers, and not wanting to face a Primary Challenger with a strong Trump Endorsement (where she would have no chance of winning!), has decided to call it ‘quits,’ ” Trump wrote in a 6:45 a.m. post.
“Her relationship with the WORST Republican Congressman in decades, Tom Massie of Kentucky, also known as Rand Paul Jr. because he votes against the Republican Party (and really good legislation!), did not help her,” he continued.
“For some reason, primarily that I refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD,” Trump wrote, before adding, “Nevertheless, I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country!”
Once one of Trump’s staunchest allies, Greene drew the president’s wrath after criticizing his administration’s handling of documents tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and breaking ranks with him on several key policy issues.
Last week, Trump pulled his endorsement of Greene and urged that she face a primary challenge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The president hinted that he’s ready to throw his support behind Greene’s challenger.
President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office at the White House on Nov. 21, 2025, amid political shockwaves. AP
President Donald Trump stood with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, 2025, in a display that drew widespread attention. AFP via Getty Images
“I have too much self respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms,” Greene said in her resignation letter.
“It’s all so absurd and completely unserious,” she continued. “I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’ hoping it all goes away and gets better.”
With Greene stepping down, the GOP’s already narrow House majority takes another hit, leaving 219 Republicans against 213 Democrats.
President Donald Trump beams behind Marjorie Taylor Greene at a campaign rally in Rome, Georgia, on March 9, 2024, capturing a moment of political pageantry. AFP via Getty Images
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), targeted by Greene in an ouster attempt last year, was caught off guard by her resignation announcement, a source told NBC News.
A House GOP aide described Greene’s resignation plans to Faqinsurances as a 'vindictive' move deliberately aimed at undermining the majority.
Neither the White House nor Speaker Johnson’s office immediately responded to Faqinsurances’ request for comment, leaving questions unanswered.
