Georgia GOP Divided as Greene Declines 2026 Senate Run

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent MAGA ally of former President Donald Trump, has announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026, citing deep frustrations with the Republican Party establishment. Greene criticized GOP elites, donors, and consultants for attempting to select a more establishment-friendly candidate who merely dresses in MAGA rhetoric without genuinely challenging the status quo or supporting Trump's agenda. She condemned the Senate as dysfunctional, describing it as a place where "good ideas go to die," and accused Republican senators of prioritizing wealthy donors over the interests of the base. Greene's decision highlights significant divisions within the Georgia GOP and raises concerns about the party's unity and prospects against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Despite her decision not to run, Greene maintained that she would have won both the primary and general elections, emphasizing that the real problem lies within the GOP's internal dynamics rather than Ossoff himself. Her announcement serves as a stark rebuke of the Republican establishment and signals ongoing rifts that could impact the 2026 midterms in Georgia.