Flamethrowing GOP representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has hinted at the potential decision of not seeking re-election for her congressional seat in the upcoming autumn, following her notable triumphs in Georgia’s 14th District.
However, this inclination doesn’t necessarily imply her withdrawal from the political sphere.
In light of remarks by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who is reportedly exploring the possibility of a U.S. Senate candidacy in 2026 and critiquing recent, refuted assertions by Donald Trump regarding his victory in the battleground state during 2020, Greene has expressed her openness to challenging Kemp in a GOP primary.
Naturally, this proposition depends on whether Trump chooses to designate her as his running mate subsequent to securing the Republican presidential nomination. Greene maintains a close association with the former president.
“I have yet to finalize my decision on whether I’ll embark on that path,” she conveyed concerning a potential Senate bid, as reported by a piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. “There are numerous factors to contemplate. Could I potentially become a member of President Trump’s Cabinet if he secures a victory? Is the possibility of becoming Vice President within reach?”
In truth, this scenario holds considerable plausibility. Earlier in the year, Greene made a public departure from the far-right Freedom Caucus to endorse the election of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, backed by Trump. As a result, she has aligned herself closely with the former president. Such alignment has prompted conjecture from figures like former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, who suggest she stands as a formidable contender for the role of Trump’s vice presidential nominee.
“This individual is resolute. Her ambition is evident—something she embraces openly, and rightly so,” Bannon remarked on his War Room podcast earlier in the year. “She envisions herself as a prominent candidate for the role of Trump’s VP.”
Newsweek has initiated contact with Greene’s office via email to solicit her input.
Earlier on, Greene dismissed the idea of joining forces with Trump on the Republican ticket in 2024. However, her stance has since evolved. On Tuesday, she communicated that the prospect of serving as Trump’s running mate would be “an esteemed privilege” and a matter she would weigh earnestly.
Nevertheless, this outcome remains uncertain. Alongside Greene, figures such as New York Representative Elise Stefanik and the unsuccessful Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake are considered prominent contenders. Florida Representative Byron Donalds, another close ally of Trump and a rising star within the GOP, also falls within this category.
Further potential candidates encompass South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a hopeful for the 2024 presidential race who has predominantly withstood Trump’s pointed criticisms directed at his fellow GOP competitors during the campaign trail.
“At present, numerous individuals are in the process of auditioning,” Trump communicated to his supporters at a February event in Florida.
However, Trump may already be formulating plans for Greene. As Kemp ponders a potential challenge against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026, Trump openly encouraged Greene to contemplate a Senate candidacy during a rally in Waco, Texas, earlier this year. He proposed that she could emerge as a substantial contender in Georgia, a historically contested battleground state.
“Would you be interested in pursuing a Senate campaign? I assure you of my utmost support,” Trump conveyed to Greene from the stage in March.