Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican, announced her resignation from Congress, citing disagreements with former President Donald Trump. This comes amid a backdrop of challenges to the free press and the loss of federal funding for public media.
With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong,Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene , the Georgia Republican who rose to prominence as one of President Donald Trump 's biggest defenders and recently became one of his biggest critics, is leaving Congress.
Greene's announcement late Friday that she would resign effective Jan. 5, 2026, is the latest escalation of months of clashes with the president over his second term agenda — including the release of the Epstein files. "Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men, should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for," Greene wrote in a lengthy statement shared online. The third-term Congresswoman also said it would not be fair to her northwest Georgia district, one of the most conservative in the country, to have them"endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for," while noting that"Republicans will likely lose the midterms."who have indicated they do not plan to return to their seats after the 2026 election, joining a number of lawmakers who are retiring or running for a different office.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else.
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