Trump Claims His Non-Endorsement Led to Marjorie Taylor Greene Quitting Congress Race
President Donald Trump stated at a rally in North Carolina that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene ended her bid for reelection due to his refusal to endorse her. Trump said he planned to support another candidate who, he claimed, would have decisively defeated Greene in the polls.
The announcement marks a public rupture between Trump and one of his most outspoken former allies. The relationship had been strained over policy disagreements, particularly Greene’s criticism of Trump’s focus on foreign affairs at the expense of “America First” domestic priorities. Her push for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein-related documents further intensified the split, leading Trump to label her a “traitor.”
Greene will officially resign from the House on January 5, 2026. In a social media statement, she described her exit as refusing to remain in a “toxic political relationship” and framed it as standing up against pressure from party leadership.
Her departure opens a safe Republican House seat, setting the stage for a primary that will test Trump’s influence over GOP voters. Analysts say the race will highlight internal party divisions between the Trump-aligned faction and other Republican groups, potentially shaping party strategy for the 2026 midterm elections.
This development underscores the role of loyalty in modern U.S. politics and demonstrates Trump’s continuing influence over Republican primaries. The Greene-Trump split is expected to have lasting implications for the conservative movement.
