Trump didn’t mince his words.
President Donald Trump delivered a direct and unmistakable message this weekend after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shocked Washington by announcing her resignation from Congress. The decision comes shortly after Trump withdrew his endorsement — a move that immediately changed the political landscape in Georgia’s deep-red 14th District.
In a Saturday Truth Social post, Trump said Greene’s decline began the moment she distanced herself from the America First movement. According to Trump, Greene “went bad” after he stopped returning what he described as her “never-ending barrage of phone calls,” a sign of growing tension behind the scenes.
Trump wrote that Greene’s “PLUMMETING poll numbers” and her fear of facing a primary challenger with strong MAGA backing forced her hand. He added that a Trump-endorsed opponent would have left Greene with “no chance of winning,” making resignation the only realistic option.
The president also criticized Greene’s alliance with Rep. Tom Massie of Kentucky, calling Massie “the worst Republican in decades” and accusing him of siding with Democrats on major issues important to conservative voters. Trump warned that Greene’s partnership with Massie alienated Republican voters who expect strong, unapologetic leadership.
Despite the clear frustration, Trump said he still “appreciates her service to our Country,” but emphasized that the movement needs leaders who remain loyal to conservative values, secure borders, strong national defense, and the America First agenda.
During a press gaggle later in the day, Trump was asked whether he would consider forgiving Greene. His response was blunt.
“Forgive her for what? No,” Trump said. “She backed the worst Republican congressman in our history — a very stupid person named Massie. Once I told her to go her own way, she resigned because she knew she couldn’t survive a primary. But she’s a nice person.”
Greene, once one of Trump’s loudest defenders, announced Friday night that she will step down on January 5, 2026. In a lengthy statement posted to X, she blasted what she called the corrupt “Political Industrial Complex,” accusing both political parties of manipulating Americans with constant division while delivering nothing for the working class.
“Americans are used as pawns in an endless game of hate and fear,” Greene wrote. She admitted that Trump’s public break was “hurtful,” but said her faith remains strong and her identity is “defined by God, not by any man.”
Greene added that she is returning home to “the people I love,” marking the end of a dramatic and headline-grabbing chapter in modern conservative politics.
Her resignation will trigger a special election in Georgia’s 14th District, a seat the Cook Political Report still rates as “Solid R,” ensuring conservatives maintain control.
As the race to replace Greene begins, one thing is clear: the America First movement remains firmly in the driver’s seat, and Trump’s endorsement continues to shape the future of the Republican Party.
