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So, MTG Is Resigning -- Why?

Q: “Are you willing to forgive Congresswoman Taylor Greene?” TRUMP: “Forgive for what? I just disagreed with her philosophy … I think she's a nice person.” pic.twitter.com/SWBYdjn4LV — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) November 22, 2025 It's worth linking yet again to the very insightful business-school analysis of Trump's negotiating strategy to get a clearer idea of what's going on regarding Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation announcement. Trump also uses generosity, particularly compliments, to enhance his leverage. “I know that no matter how tough somebody is, he or she will always remember support you’ve given or a favor you might have done in the past,” he wrote in one of his books. From the X post above, we can see that Trump is being unexpectedly generous with Rep Greene, having called her a "traitor" only a few days earlier. Why? It looks like she's going to give him exactly what he wants, her resignation from Congress. Now he doesn...