WASHINGTON — Georgia’s Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, announced her intention to step down from Congress in January, signaling a shift in her political path.

In a lengthy video statement shared online, Greene detailed her reasons for leaving, expressing that she has always felt out of place within the political circles of Washington, D.C.

Her decision comes on the heels of a growing rift with Trump over several contentious issues, including his approach to Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, as well as disagreements on foreign policy and healthcare.

Trump responded to Greene’s criticisms by labeling her as a “traitor” and “wacky,” further vowing to support an opponent against her in the upcoming reelection campaign.

Greene confirmed that her tenure would officially conclude on January 5, 2026.

The White House did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Friday night.

Greene had been closely tied to the Republican president since she launched her political career in 2020.

In her video, she underscored her longtime loyalty to Trump except on a few issues, and said it was “unfair and wrong” that he attacked her for disagreeing.

“Loyalty should be a two-way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district’s interest, because our job title is literally ‘representative,’” she said.

Greene swept to office at the forefront of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement and swiftly became a lightning rod on Capitol Hill for her often beyond-mainstream views.

As she embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory and appeared with white supremacists, Greene was opposed by party leaders but welcomed by Trump. He called her “a real WINNER!”

Yet over time she proved a deft legislator, having aligned herself with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who would go on to become House speaker. She was a trusted voice on the right flank, until McCarthy was ousted in 2023.

While there has been an onslaught of lawmakers from both parties heading for the exits ahead of next fall’s midterm elections, as the House struggles through an often chaotic session, Greene’s announced retirement will ripple throughout the ranks – and raise questions about her next moves.