Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress might not signal the end of her political aspirations. The Georgia representative has privately informed allies that she has considered a presidential campaign in 2028, according to two individuals who directly discussed the possibility with her and three others privy to her thoughts.
This potential bid arises amidst a significant breakdown in Greene’s relationship with President Donald Trump, a factor in her decision to announce her resignation from the House of Representatives in January on Friday.
Greene did not respond to multiple calls and text messages requesting comment. A spokesperson for the congresswoman also failed to reply to several inquiries for comment.
NOTUS reported that Greene was telling people she aimed to run for president.
Greene, a hard-right firebrand who established her reputation as one of Trump’s staunchest defenders, has unexpectedly become a critic of the President in recent months. She has questioned Trump’s assertions that costs are decreasing, expressed disapproval of his handling of the U.S.–Israel relationship, and, most notably, pressed him to compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files despite his initial objections.
Trump responded by branding Greene a “traitor” and publicly disavowing her. “I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” he posted on Truth Social. “I understand that wonderful, Conservative people are thinking about primarying Marjorie in her District of Georgia, that they too are fed up with her and her antics and, if the right person runs, they will have my Complete and Unyielding Support.”
Should Greene ultimately decide to run for president, House GOP members familiar with her strategy suspect she might play a role similar to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2024: a candidate capable of drawing votes from the GOP nominee, allowing her to leverage that political influence into a potential role within a future Republican administration.
Greene first gained national attention during the 2020 election cycle. Upon her arrival in Congress in January 2021, she demonstrated a penchant for provocation and became a persistent challenge to congressional Republican leadership. She engaged in attacks against adversaries and solidified her position as one of the most contentious figures in the MAGA movement.
Earlier this year, Trump privately advised her against seeking the Georgia governorship or a Senate seat, citing polls that suggested she would lose a statewide race, according to a senior White House official. Greene’s stance toward the president then shifted, sources close to her indicate. She has since emerged as an unlikely critic of Trump on a range of issues, to the astonishment of many within his movement.
After Greene announced her resignation—declaring that “loyalty should be a two-way street”—Trump celebrated her departure. “I think it’s great news for the country,” he informed ABC News. When asked if Greene had notified him beforehand, he dismissed the question: “Nah, it doesn’t matter… but I think it’s great. I think she should be happy.”
