Marjorie Taylor Greene’s political career has been filled with controversy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — From the time she was first inaugurated into Congress on Jan. 3, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s political career has seemingly careened from one controversy to another.
Now, that career - in Congress, at least for the moment - appears to be over.
Late Friday, Greene stunned the nation by announcing she was resigning from Congress, effective Jan. 5, 2026.
Arguably once President Donald Trump’s strongest, most vocal Congressional supporter, Greene’s relationship with the man now serving as the 47th U.S. president has deteriorated in recent weeks, even to the point of the president calling Greene, “a traitor.”
Greene cited her disillusionment with the nation’s current political climate as one of the reasons for her resignation.
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Here’s a look at Greene’s political career and the numerous controversies it has entailed:
Born on May 27, 1974, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Greene graduated from the University of Georgia in 1996 with a degree in business administration.
Early 2000s: Involved with a family contracting business.
2013: Opens CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta, Georgia. She later leaves the business in 2017.
2017–2019: Becomes more politically active after the 2016 presidential election. She writes for several conservative websites and becomes a local activist, appearing at rallies and protests.
2018–2019: Serves as a top official of the Family America Project and engages in grassroots conservative organizing in Georgia.
June 4, 2019: Announces she will run for Congress in Georgia’s 6th congressional district against incumbent Democrat Lucy McBath.
Dec. 2019: After U.S. Rep. Tom Graves announces he will not seek reelection in Georgia’s 14th congressional district, Greene shifts to run in the open 14th.
June 9, 2020: Places first in a crowded GOP primary but does win a majority.
Aug. 11, 2020: Wins the Republican runoff against John Cowan (57%–43%).
Nov. 3, 2020: Wins the general election for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
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Jan. 3, 2021: Sworn into Congress.
Feb. 4, 2021: U.S. House votes to remove Greene from her committee assignments (Education and Labor; Budget) by a bipartisan vote, citing past endorsements of violence and extremist views.
Jan. 2021: Files articles of impeachment against new President Joe Biden and later pursues other oversight and impeachment efforts targeting administration officials.
May 24, 2022: Wins the GOP primary in the 14th district.
Nov. 8, 2022: Reelected to a second term, defeating Democrat Marcus Flowers (approximately 66%–34%).
Jan. 2023: With Republicans in the House majority, Greene’s committee assignments are restored. She is assigned to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and the Homeland Security Committee.
June 2023: Reports indicate Greene was expelled from the House Freedom Caucus after a dispute with another member.
Nov. 13, 2023: Sponsored a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
May 21, 2024: Wins GOP 14th district primary with no opposition.
May 8, 2024: Participated in an unsuccessful effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson.
Nov. 5, 2024: Reelected to another term, defeating Shawn Harris, with about 64% of the vote.
2025: Continues to serve on House committees and to lead oversight aims. She remains a vocal critic of some of new President Donald Trump’s policies, including leading a campaign to release files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Nov. 21, 2025: Citing personal safety concerns over criticisms from President Trump, Greene announces her resignation from Congress, effective Jan. 5, 2026.
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