In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has announced her decision to resign from Congress in the early part of next year.
This decision comes amid an escalating feud with President Trump, which has left many of her colleagues, including Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), expressing their disappointment.
According to The Hill, Massie took to social media to share his sentiments on Greene's impending departure. "I'm very sad for our country but so happy for my friend Marjorie," Massie wrote. "I'll miss her tremendously."
He further praised Greene's dedication to her role, stating, "She embodies what a true Representative should be. Everyone should read her statement; there's more honesty expressed in these four pages than most politicians will speak in a lifetime."
President Trump, however, reacted to Greene's announcement with jubilation, describing it as "great news" in an interview with ABC News. Massie, a known critic of the President, countered this sentiment, asserting that Greene's decision to step down "is not great news for our country."
Greene's decision to resign was announced last Friday, following a widening rift with Trump over her staunch support for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his initial resistance, the President later signed a bill compelling his Justice Department to disclose the Epstein documents, marking a significant shift in his stance.
However, the President has not held back in his criticism of Greene, labeling her a "traitor" and accusing her of having "lost her way." The once-close allies have been at odds over several issues, ranging from the Epstein files to rising healthcare premium costs and the Trump administration's foreign affairs agenda.
Greene, along with Massie and two other Republicans, joined forces with Democrats in an attempt to push the House to vote on the legislation for the release of the Epstein files. However, many lawmakers remain skeptical about the speed of the disclosure.
The President withdrew his endorsement of Greene last week, accusing her of betraying the Republican Party. In his words, she "turned Left, performed poorly on the pathetic View, and became the RINO that we all know she always was."
In her statement announcing her departure from Congress, Greene accused the President of attempting to "destroy" her and referred to his previous comments about her as "hurtful." She expressed her refusal to endure a "hurtful and hateful primary" against her by the President, and voiced her concerns about the potential repercussions for her district and the Republican Party.
Greene's decision to step down has also garnered support from other GOP lawmakers. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) echoed Greene's sentiments, stating, "Unfortunately, there's a lot of truth to what Marjorie had to say. I can't blame her for leaving this institution that has betrayed the American people." Similarly, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) wished Greene well in her future endeavors.
As the dust settles on this unexpected development, it remains to be seen how Greene's departure will impact the dynamics within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape.
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