Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Born	Marjorie Taylor 27 5, 1974
Birthplace	Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician, businesswoman
Known for	U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district (2021–2026)
Education	University of Georgia (Template:Abbr)
Children	3

Marjorie Taylor Greene (née Taylor; born May 27, 1974), also known by her initials MTG, is an American politician, businesswoman, and political figure who served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district from January 3, 2021, until her resignation on January 5, 2026. A member of the Republican Party, Greene first won election to Congress in 2020 following the retirement of Republican incumbent Tom Graves and was subsequently reelected in 2022 and 2024. During her tenure, Greene became one of the most polarizing figures in American politics, generating sustained national attention for her promotion of conspiracy theories — including QAnon and Pizzagate — her endorsement of political violence prior to taking office, and her staunch alignment with former President Donald Trump during his first presidency. In February 2021, the full House of Representatives voted to strip Greene of all committee assignments in response to her past statements endorsing violence against Democratic politicians. Her congressional career ended in early 2026 after a public break with Trump during his second presidency, during which she criticized his policies and questioned his commitment to the "America First" agenda.

Early Life

Marjorie Taylor was born on May 27, 1974, in Milledgeville, Georgia. She grew up in the state of Georgia and would later become involved in her family's construction business. Details about her parents and upbringing have been reported in various media profiles, though comprehensive information about her early childhood remains limited in the public record.

Greene's early political and social interests developed over time, and she became active on social media and in conservative political circles well before her formal entry into electoral politics. Prior to running for Congress, Greene had no prior experience in elected office, though she had developed a significant online following through her commentary on political and cultural issues.

Before entering politics, Greene was involved in the family's construction company, Taylor Commercial, which was based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Her business background later became a component of her campaign identity when she sought elected office.

Education

Greene attended the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

Career

Pre-congressional Activities and Conspiracy Theory Promotion

Before running for Congress, Greene developed a public profile through social media and online commentary that frequently promoted conspiracy theories and inflammatory rhetoric. She expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory, a baseless claim alleging the existence of a secret cabal of child-trafficking elites opposed by Donald Trump. Greene also promoted the Pizzagate conspiracy theory and expressed support for claims alleging government involvement in mass shootings in the United States, including referring to the Parkland school shooting as a "false flag" event.

Greene shared antisemitic and Islamophobic content online, including a video that promoted antisemitic tropes. She also amplified conspiracy theories implicating the Clinton family in murder and suggesting that the September 11 attacks were a hoax. Additionally, CNN reported that Greene had indicated support for executing prominent Democratic Party politicians, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, before she launched her congressional campaign.

In June 2020, Politico reported that House Republican leaders condemned Greene after she appeared in videos expressing racist views, though this did not prevent her from advancing in her primary race.

2020 Congressional Campaign

Greene entered the race for Georgia's 14th congressional district following the announcement by Republican incumbent Tom Graves that he would not seek reelection. The district, located in the northwestern corner of Georgia, was considered a safe Republican seat. Greene's campaign centered on strong support for President Donald Trump, Second Amendment rights, and opposition to the political establishment.

Despite controversy over her promotion of QAnon and other conspiracy theories, Greene won the Republican primary runoff, effectively securing the seat in the heavily Republican district. NBC News reported that Greene's writings from prior years highlighted her extensive support for QAnon ideology. She went on to win the general election in November 2020, becoming one of the first openly QAnon-supporting members of Congress.

First Term in Congress (2021–2023)

Greene took office on January 3, 2021. Her first term was defined by immediate controversy and a historic rebuke from the House of Representatives. On February 4, 2021, the full House voted to remove Greene from all committee assignments in response to her past endorsements of political violence and promotion of conspiracy theories. Eleven Republicans joined all Democrats in the vote, making it a bipartisan action.

Greene was an active supporter of President Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 United States presidential election. She called for the results of the election in Georgia to be decertified and was among a group of Republican legislators who unsuccessfully challenged votes for Joe Biden during the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count, despite federal agencies and courts finding no evidence of electoral fraud. Days after Biden's inauguration, Greene filed articles of impeachment against the new president, alleging abuse of power.

During her first term, Greene generated further controversy through a series of inflammatory comparisons and statements. In May 2021, she compared the Democratic Party to the Nazi Party. She also drew widespread condemnation when she compared COVID-19 safety measures, including mask mandates, to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust. Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike denounced the comparison, with some Republicans calling it "evil lunacy." Greene later apologized for the Holocaust comparison after visiting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

In January 2022, Greene's personal Twitter account was permanently suspended for repeated violations of the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy.

Second and Third Terms (2023–2026)

Following her reelection in November 2022, Greene was appointed to new committee roles in January 2023, restoring the committee access she had lost two years earlier. This came after Republicans regained the majority in the House and the new Republican leadership, under Speaker Kevin McCarthy, moved to place her on committees as part of the new Congress's organization.

In June 2023, Greene was expelled from the conservative House Freedom Caucus after publicly insulting fellow caucus member Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado. The expulsion was a notable development given that the Freedom Caucus had been considered ideologically aligned with Greene's political positions.

Greene continued to be a prominent figure within the Republican conference during this period. In May 2024, she made an unsuccessful attempt to oust Mike Johnson from his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives, filing a motion to vacate the chair. The effort failed to gain sufficient support from her Republican colleagues.

Greene won reelection again in November 2024, securing her third term representing Georgia's 14th congressional district. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greene promoted Russian propaganda and praised Russian president Vladimir Putin, positioning herself in opposition to U.S. military aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Break with Trump and Resignation

The most consequential development of Greene's later congressional career was her public break with President Donald Trump during his second presidency, which began in January 2025. Greene publicly criticized Trump, questioning whether he was "still America First" and attacking his initial opposition to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump later signed into law.

The rupture between Greene and Trump deepened over the course of late 2025 and early 2026. A December 2025 profile in The New York Times detailed the inner dynamics of the break, with Greene quoted as saying, "I was just so naïve," in reference to her prior relationship with Trump and his political movement. The New Yorker published an extensive account of the split in January 2026, describing it as Greene's "big breakup" from the MAGA movement she had once championed.

Trump responded to Greene's criticisms by publicly berating her on Truth Social and in the press, revoking his endorsement of her, and opening the door to supporting a primary challenger for her congressional seat. According to Axios, the relationship deteriorated to such an extent that the White House contacted the Secret Service regarding Greene, though specific details of the contact were not fully disclosed.

In February 2026, Greene stated that Trump's Make America Great Again slogan "was all a lie," marking a complete reversal from her years of fervent advocacy on his behalf.

Greene resigned from Congress on January 5, 2026. Following her departure, a field of candidates emerged to compete for her vacant seat in Georgia's 14th congressional district.

Political Positions

Greene has described herself as a Christian nationalist. She has been characterized as a populist and far-right politician by media outlets and political analysts.

Greene promoted a range of conspiracy theories before and during her time in office. These included QAnon, Pizzagate, claims of government involvement in mass shootings, conspiracy theories implicating the Clinton family in murder, suggestions that the September 11 attacks were a hoax, and the white genocide conspiracy theory.

On the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greene opposed U.S. military aid and promoted narratives favorable to Russia, including praise for President Vladimir Putin. She also opposed U.S. military aid to Israel.

On domestic policy, Greene was a vocal critic of COVID-19 safety measures, including mask mandates and vaccination requirements. Her personal Twitter account was permanently suspended in January 2022 for repeatedly violating the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy.

Greene was a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and positioned herself as an opponent of the political establishment in Washington, D.C. She filed articles of impeachment against President Biden shortly after his inauguration in January 2021.

Personal Life

Greene was born Marjorie Taylor in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has three children. As of 2023, her partner has been Brian Glenn, a conservative media personality.

Greene has identified publicly as a Christian nationalist, a label she has embraced rather than distanced herself from.

Recognition

Greene's time in Congress was defined less by traditional legislative accomplishments and more by the national attention generated by her rhetoric and political actions. The February 2021 House vote to strip her of committee assignments was a rare rebuke, with only a handful of similar actions taken against sitting members of Congress in modern U.S. history.

Media coverage of Greene was extensive throughout her tenure. She was the subject of major profiles in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, and numerous other national and international outlets. Her promotion of QAnon conspiracy theories led to her being described by The Daily Beast as poised to become "Congress' first QAnon-believing member" upon her election in 2020.

Greene's break with Trump in late 2025 and early 2026 generated a new wave of media coverage, with outlets including Time, The New Yorker, Axios, and The Hill documenting the collapse of what had been one of the most prominent alliances in Republican politics.

Legacy

Greene's congressional career, spanning from 2021 to 2026, is notable for several reasons within the context of American political history. Her election in 2020 marked the first time an open supporter of QAnon conspiracy theories won a seat in the United States Congress, a development that prompted extensive discussion about the role of conspiracy theories in mainstream politics.

The House vote to remove her from all committee assignments in February 2021 was one of the most significant disciplinary actions taken against a sitting member of Congress in recent decades and established a precedent regarding the consequences for endorsing political violence.

Greene's trajectory — from one of Donald Trump's most vocal congressional allies to a public critic who declared that MAGA "was all a lie" — illustrated the volatility of political alliances within the Republican Party during the Trump era. Her break with Trump demonstrated the risks faced by politicians whose political identities were closely tied to a single leader, and the speed with which such alliances could dissolve.

The special election to fill Greene's vacated seat in Georgia's 14th congressional district was underway as of February 2026, with multiple candidates competing for the nomination.