According to multiple reports, several House Republicans are contemplating resigning before the end of their term following Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s shock announcement last week. A source close to the situation revealed that “a few other GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term.” The sentiment expressed by one House Republican was that “this White House team has treated all members like garbage. All. And Mike Johnson has let it happen because he wanted it to happen.” This reflects a broader frustration among members, with the arrogance of the administration being described as off-putting.
The Republican leadership’s approach has led to significant discontent, with the statement that “morale has never been lower” and predictions of “more explosive early resignations” if the current trajectory continues. The House Majority could be at risk before the midterms, with some believing that Mike Johnson will lose his gavel. The situation highlights a growing tension within the party, as members feel sidelined by leadership decisions.
Greene’s comments indicate that she and her colleagues were “courageously roaring into 2025 with legislation that matched the 2024 electoral mandate,” only to be “totally sidelined by Johnson under full obedience of the WH.” This suggests a disconnect between the legislative agenda and the administration’s priorities. The impact on the party’s ability to push forward their goals is evident, with the statement that “our best shot was the first 6-9 months” if Republicans lose the midterms.
The Uniparty always wins no matter which way the political pendulum swings leaving the American people empty-handed. What is the convincing message for 2026 and likely 2028? It will be the American people asking candidates, “what tangible thing have you done for me and how did it or will it make my life better?” And then actually trying to get them to vote after both parties have failed them. Serious changes are needed and words are unconvincing.
The GOP have a slim majority in Congress with 219 seats to the Democrats 213. If they lose just a handful of other colleagues, it will make it more difficult for Trump to push through his agenda. This in turn could make Republicans lose confidence in the Trump administration and affect the GOP’s performance at the 2026 midterms. The situation is fluid, with several more seriously considering resignations and the House Majority could be gone before the midterms.
Meanwhile, other Republicans are attempting to ease concerns about the possibility of additional GOP congressional resignations. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital he’s “heard rumors” of frustration among his colleagues but, from people he’s spoken with, “They’re committed to being here.” This is an incredible honor to serve in the House of Representatives, and when you run for office, I think you should fill out your term,” Haridopolos said.
The American public wanted Republicans in power, and the only frustration we’ve been through is when the Democrats exercise their power to shut the government down for 43 days.” Greene, in her resignation letter teeing up her departure from Congress Jan. 5, 2026, aired grievances about how little progress has been made on Capitol Hill since she became a lawmaker in 2021. She also took aim at President Donald Trump, who she has for weeks been distancing herself from despite being a die-hard Trump loyalist for much of her legislative career, and at Johnson for his handling of the shutdown.
During the longest shutdown in our nation’s history, I raged against my own speaker and my own party for refusing to proactively work diligently to pass a plan to save American healthcare and protect Americans from outrageous overpriced and unaffordable health insurance policies,” Greene said. “The House should have been in session working every day to fix this disaster, but instead America was forced fed disgusting political drama once again from both sides of the aisle.”
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, the fifth highest-ranking House Republican, sought to quash any rumors of dissent among the ranks in a statement to Fox News Digital. We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation. Use promo code FedUp at checkout to receive this special offer. (100 Percent Fed Up benefits when you use this promo code.)