Marjorie Taylor Greene
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), one of four Republican signers of the discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, who later reportedly resigned amid a feud with the Trump administration over her vote.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is a U.S. Representative from Georgia's 14th district, first elected in 2020. She is a member of the Republican Party and serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
What Happened
September 2, 2025: Discharge petition signed. Greene was one of four Republican signers of the discharge petition filed by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. She joined Nancy Mace (SC), Lauren Boebert (CO), and Thomas Massie (KY) in signing.
November 12, 2025: Trump pressures signers. After the petition reached 218 signatures, President Trump pressured the four Republican signers to withdraw, characterizing the effort as a Democratic "trap."
November 18, 2025: House votes 427-1. The House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act 427-1. Greene voted in favor.
Trump's response. Following her vote, Trump responded with criticism. According to reporting, Trump called Greene a "low IQ traitor" and a "rotten apple," reflecting his broader effort to pressure GOP lawmakers who supported the Epstein files release.
Resignation. According to reporting, Greene later resigned from Congress amid the feud with Trump and the political fallout from her Epstein files vote, reported as one of several consequences faced by the four GOP signers of the discharge petition.
Sources
- Congress.gov, H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- Axios, Trump pressures GOP lawmakers who signed Epstein discharge petition (November 12, 2025)
- NPR, Epstein Files Bill House Vote (November 18, 2025)
- Washington Times, Epstein Files Crusade Takes Down Mace (June 10, 2026)