This was very unexpected.
Rumors exploded this weekend claiming departing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was secretly preparing a 2028 presidential run. But Greene quickly shut it down—calling the reports nothing more than another media-manufactured smear aimed at creating division inside the America First movement.
Greene went public Sunday, saying she has never planned a White House bid and has never told anyone she intended to run.
“I’m not running for President,” she wrote. “I’ve only laughed when people even brought it up.”
Her response came after a Time magazine article accused her of telling unnamed “allies” she was considering jumping into the 2028 race. Greene immediately fired back, blasting the story for relying on anonymous sources and unverified claims.
“This is a complete lie,” she said. “They can’t even name the people they supposedly talked to. That’s not journalism—that’s lying.”
Greene’s Sudden Exit Raises Questions Across Washington
Greene shocked the political world Friday night when she announced she would resign from Congress effective Jan. 5. Her decision comes after weeks of increasing tension with President Trump—tension driven largely by her push for the full release of Justice Department files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Trump, who once defended Greene publicly, withdrew his endorsement after she called for the total release of the Epstein documents. He labeled her “wacky” and a “lunatic,” signifying a major split between the two high-profile MAGA figures.
Inside Capitol Hill, Greene’s resignation immediately drew anger and suspicion. A senior House GOP aide described her move as “vindictive,” designed to sabotage the razor-thin Republican House majority.
The GOP currently holds a fragile 219–213 margin with three vacant seats, making every member politically crucial.
“MTG left before Pelosi did,” the aide noted, pointing to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement announcement earlier this month.
Greene Accuses Media of Manipulating Conservatives
Following the political firestorm, Greene urged her supporters not to fall for sensationalized headlines or politically timed leaks.
“If you fell for those headlines, you’re still being lulled into psychosis by the Political Industrial Complex,” she said, arguing that corporate media has one goal: divide conservatives, undermine President Trump, and weaken the America First movement heading into 2026 and 2028.
Her comments resonated with many older conservative voters who have seen similar tactics used for decades—anonymous claims, unverifiable sources, and stories published precisely when they will cause maximum disruption.
Why Greene Says She Will Never Run for President
Greene also gave a blunt explanation for why she refuses to even consider a presidential campaign.
She described the modern White House race as a nonstop, physically draining grind: endless travel, constant fundraising calls, long days repeating talking points, and no personal life for years on end.
“Running for President means destroying your health and begging for donations every day,” Greene said. “And even if you win, the system blocks you from fixing anything.”
For many conservative readers age 50+, her message hits home—Washington is a system that often punishes anyone who tries to reform it, even those who share President Trump’s America First goals.
Bottom Line
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is not running for president.
She is not challenging Donald Trump.
And she is not planning a 2028 campaign—despite what corporate media suggests.
Her resignation, the growing rift with Trump, and the media’s renewed interest in stirring up drama all ensure this story won’t fade anytime soon.
