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FILE - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation shocked some in Georgia who say she could’ve won without Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with former President Donald Trump has surprised some in Georgia. They note Greene’s reputation as a fighter, and say she could have won reelection even without Trump’s backing. Greene’s resignation raises questions about Trump’s influence in Congress, especially as he promotes party unity ahead of the midterm elections. Greene had clashed with Trump on issues like the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump labeled her a “traitor” and vowed to support a primary challenger against her next year.

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