Republican To Resign From House?
Trump-Aligned Congressman to Step Down After Crucial Vote on GOP’s Tax and Border Bill
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), a staunch conservative and powerful voice on border security, announced he will step down from Congress after one final vote to secure President Trump’s America First agenda. Green’s departure comes after successfully leading efforts to pass the GOP’s landmark tax and border security reconciliation package.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement,” Green said in a public statement Monday. “I remained in Congress to ensure President Trump’s border policies were passed. That mission is now complete.”
Green, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, will vacate both his seat and committee leadership role following the upcoming vote. He confirmed he has accepted a major opportunity in the private sector — a move he called “too good to pass up.”
Green’s Exit Comes at a Pivotal Moment for the House GOP Majority
Green’s decision to stay until the final vote is a significant win for Republican leadership, who are holding on to a razor-thin 219-212 majority. The bill — which contains Trump-backed tax cuts and vital funding for border enforcement — passed last month by just one vote.
Senate Republicans are expected to introduce amendments to strengthen the legislation further, and the House will re-vote this summer. Green’s vote could be critical.
Champion of Border Security and Fierce Critic of Biden’s Open Borders Disaster
Under President Biden, Green emerged as one of the most forceful critics of the administration’s immigration failures. He spearheaded hearings exposing the deadly fentanyl crisis, bringing attention to grieving families who lost loved ones to drugs trafficked across the porous southern border.
Green fought tirelessly to expose the link between illegal immigration and rising crime, holding the Biden White House accountable for its reckless policies. He used his role as Homeland Security Chair to reorient the committee toward protecting American lives and sovereignty.
A Patriot’s Exit: Service to Country in Uniform and in Office
Before entering Congress, Green served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan as a military physician. His leadership in both combat zones and the halls of Congress earned him widespread respect among grassroots conservatives.
Green’s decision to leave now, after fulfilling his promise to help pass Trump’s priorities, is being seen by many as an act of patriotism — choosing country over career.
His exit creates a highly sought-after vacancy atop the Homeland Security Committee, which plays a critical role in enforcing Trump’s immigration and national security policies.
What Happens Next?
Green’s resignation will trigger a special election in Tennessee and leave Republicans with even less room for error in the House. With just a three-vote cushion, the GOP must stay unified to pass key elements of President Trump’s policy platform ahead of the 2026 midterms.
As the Republican Party fights to take back full control of Washington and restore Trump’s America First vision, Green’s legacy will stand as a testament to strong conservative leadership — and a warning to Democrats that real patriots are still in the fight.
