Resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene: A Populist Turning Point and the Reshaping of the American Right

By: Dr. Mohammed Hassan Saad

Director, World View Institute for International Relations and Diplomacy

Member, American Political Science Association (APSA)

Translated by: Safa Mahdi Askar

 Edited by: Dr. Ammar Abbas Al-Shaheen

 Hammurabi Center for Research and Strategic Studies

      Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives marks a pivotal moment that reveals deep structural shifts within the American right—shifts that far exceed the scope of a personal decision or routine partisan friction. Although her departure may initially appear to stem from disagreements with Republican leadership or a divergence in tone from Donald Trump, it fundamentally signifies a transitional phase for the MAGA movement. This phase is defined by the gradual fragmentation of the political identity the movement has constructed since 2016 and by a reorientation of its priorities and functions within the broader U.S. political system. More than a tactical development, the move reflects a broader restructuring of the relationship between right-wing populism and state institutions, between digital mobilization and the demands of governance, and between protest-driven narratives and the responsibilities of public administration.

For nearly a decade, Greene served as one of the most unfiltered expressions of American populist conservatism—a political discourse built on challenging the legitimacy of traditional elites, reshaping the relationship between citizens and the state, and transforming cultural conflicts into ongoing political fronts. In this sense, her role cannot be understood solely through her personal influence; rather, she is a product of a turbulent era in American life, shaped by the pressures of globalization, deepening social fractures, and profound demographic transformations that have reshaped political affiliations and identities. Greene’s departure, therefore, cannot be read in isolation, but must be situated within the broader political realignment that has influenced American politics since the rise of Trump.

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