Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's exit from Congress has sparked a media frenzy, with her first interview since announcing her departure set to air on CBS News' "60 Minutes." The congresswoman will sit down with correspondent Lesley Stahl for the first time since her highly publicized feud with President Donald Trump and her criticisms of his administration.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has been attributed to her soured relationship with Trump, who had previously endorsed her but withdrew his support in recent days. However, Greene denies reports that she was discouraged from running for Senate in 2026 by the former president, calling them "lies."
In a statement announcing her departure, Greene cited her growing disillusionment with Washington politics and described herself as an outsider who never fit in with the establishment. She said she would be leaving Congress to "fight for the people of this country in a different way," emphasizing her commitment to putting America First and holding the Republican Party accountable for its promises.
Greene's exit from Congress has been seen as a significant development in the ongoing saga between Trump and his former allies. The two had previously enjoyed a close relationship, but their relationship soured in recent months when Greene was labeled a "traitor" by Trump over her criticism of the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The interview with Stahl promises to be a tense one, given the history between the two women. In a previous appearance on "60 Minutes," Stahl had clashed with Greene over her claim that Democrats were the "party of pedophiles," an exchange that left many viewers stunned.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has been seen as a surprise by some, particularly given her close ties to Trump. However, she has maintained that she will continue to be an outspoken critic of her former allies and the establishment in Washington.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has been attributed to her soured relationship with Trump, who had previously endorsed her but withdrew his support in recent days. However, Greene denies reports that she was discouraged from running for Senate in 2026 by the former president, calling them "lies."
In a statement announcing her departure, Greene cited her growing disillusionment with Washington politics and described herself as an outsider who never fit in with the establishment. She said she would be leaving Congress to "fight for the people of this country in a different way," emphasizing her commitment to putting America First and holding the Republican Party accountable for its promises.
Greene's exit from Congress has been seen as a significant development in the ongoing saga between Trump and his former allies. The two had previously enjoyed a close relationship, but their relationship soured in recent months when Greene was labeled a "traitor" by Trump over her criticism of the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The interview with Stahl promises to be a tense one, given the history between the two women. In a previous appearance on "60 Minutes," Stahl had clashed with Greene over her claim that Democrats were the "party of pedophiles," an exchange that left many viewers stunned.
Greene's decision to leave Congress has been seen as a surprise by some, particularly given her close ties to Trump. However, she has maintained that she will continue to be an outspoken critic of her former allies and the establishment in Washington.