Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is reportedly considering a run for president in 2028 โ a move that, if realized, could reshape the Republican Partyโs post-Trump era and test the staying power of the โAmerica Firstโ movement.
According to a new report from Notus, Greene has privately expressed interest in following in Donald Trumpโs footsteps to the White House. The outlet cites four sources familiar with her thinking, saying Greene believes she represents the โreal MAGAโ faction โ the core conservative movement that has reshaped the GOP since 2016 โ and that many Republican leaders have drifted away from those grassroots values.
One source told Notus that Greene feels confident she has built the national donor network and grassroots support needed to mount a serious primary campaign, especially as the GOPโs base remains loyal to Trumpโs populist agenda.
Building a National Brand
While Greene has long been a lightning rod for criticism from the left, sheโs also gained national recognition for her unapologetic defense of conservative causes โ from border security to religious freedom, from cutting wasteful spending to standing up against what she calls the โweaponizationโ of government against political opponents.
In recent months, Greene has sought to expand her reach beyond the hardcore MAGA base. Sheโs made high-profile appearances on Bill Maherโs โReal Timeโ on HBO, The View, and CNN, signaling an effort to engage audiences outside of conservative media. Her willingness to enter unfriendly territory underscores her confidence and desire to make the case for conservative principles in front of skeptics.
As one GOP strategist told Notus, โSheโs trying to take the MAGA message to a national stage โ not just to Republicans, but to all Americans who feel Washington is broken.โ
Criticizing the GOPโs Lack of Direction
Greene has also been unafraid to criticize her own party when she believes it has lost focus. On Real Time, she expressed frustration with Republicans who, after years of campaigning to repeal and replace Obamacare, โstill donโt have a plan.โ
โIโm angry about that,โ Greene said on the show, adding that conservatives need to deliver tangible results, not just rhetoric.
In recent weeks, she has also called out male Republican members of Congress as โweakโ for caving to establishment pressure, blasted the GOP for having โno planโ to avoid government shutdown chaos, and criticized the partyโs leadership for not pushing harder to release Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Americans deserve transparency and truth.
A Populist in the Trump Mold
Those close to Greene describe her as both fiercely loyal to Donald Trump and equally committed to ensuring his populist movement survives beyond him. She was one of Trumpโs earliest and most vocal defenders during both impeachments and remains one of his strongest allies in Congress.
At the same time, Greene has worked to develop her own national voice, one that emphasizes restoring American sovereignty, rebuilding manufacturing, reducing foreign entanglements, and protecting traditional values that she argues have been under assault from both the left and establishment Republicans.
The 2028 Question
When asked directly about a presidential run during an appearance on comedian Tim Dillonโs podcast last October, Greene laughed off the speculation โ but didnโt shut it down entirely.
โOh my goodness. I hate politics so much, Tim,โ she said. โPeople are saying that, and Iโve seen a few people saying โsheโs runningโโฆ What Iโm doing right now is I very much want to fix problems. Thatโs honestly all I care about.โ
Still, those familiar with her thinking say Greeneโs ambitions go beyond her congressional seat. With her growing national platform, fundraising power, and ability to command headlines, she could emerge as one of the most influential Republican figures in the post-Trump era โ whether she runs in 2028 or not.
In August, President Donald Trump made his clearest endorsement yet for a future Republican presidential candidate, declaring that Vice President JD Vance is โmost likelyโ to carry the MAGA torch after his second term ends.
Trump described Vance as โprobably the favoriteโ to lead the Republican Party into the next election cycle.
โHeโs most likely the heir,โ Trump said, referring to Vance. โHe understands the movement, he understands the people, and heโs doing a phenomenal job as Vice President.โ
Trump also praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling him โsomebody that maybe would get together with JD in some form,โ suggesting Rubio could play a key role in a future Vance-led administration or campaign.
Rubio, for his part, echoed Trumpโs praise of Vance during a recent interview with Lara Trump on Fox News.
โI think heโs doing a great job as Vice President. Heโs a close friend, and I hope he intends to do it,โ Rubio said of Vance.
Although recent polling has shown Rubio with some early support among Republican voters for a potential 2028 run, conventional political wisdom indicates he wouldnโt start publicly signaling interest in running for president until much closer to the election.
โYou never know what the future holds,โ Rubio said. โBut if Iโm able to finish this term strong and we accomplish what weโve set out to do, Iโll be satisfied with that as the apex of my public service career.โ
