In a surprising turn of events, US Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026. Greene, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, cited a dramatic falling out with Trump as a key reason for her decision. In a lengthy social media statement, she emphasized that “loyalty should be a two-way street” and criticized Congress for being “mostly sidelined” during the Trump administration. Her resignation will reduce the Republican majority in the House to 218 members, just five seats ahead of the Democrats’ 213. The rift between Greene and Trump has sparked concerns among Republicans about potential fractures within the “Make America Great Again” base, especially with midterm elections looming in 2026. Greene’s recent positions, including her advocacy for releasing government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and her labeling of Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, have put her at odds with Trump and some fellow Republicans. Trump, who dismissed the Epstein issue as a “Democrat hoax,” recently signed a bill to release the documents after it gained overwhelming support in Congress. Greene expressed her decision as a matter of self-respect and dignity, stating she refuses to be a “battered wife” in the political arena. The White House has yet to comment on her resignation.