Marjorie Taylor Greene signals potential post-Congress career move but her toxic views still haunt her

Controversial Georgia politician Marjorie Taylor Greene returned to ABC’s The View on January 7, reigniting public debate over the former congresswoman’s political evolution, with online speculation about what might be her next career move.

Greene’s appearance came just days after her abrupt resignation from Congress and amid a highly publicized break with President Donald Trump, for whom she was once a fierce political ally. The Georgia Republican, long known for incendiary rhetoric and conspiracy-laden claims, used the daytime talk show to present herself as a figure seeking distance from the chaos that defined her tenure in Washington.

During the interview, Greene acknowledged past mistakes while stopping short of fully repudiating the views that made her one of the most polarizing figures in American politics.

However, when pressed on the January 6 Capitol riot, Greene again rejected the idea that Trump bore responsibility, stating, “No, he did not plan it, he did not order it.”

Greene did acknowledge that she had previously said she believed Antifa and Black Lives Matter were involved in the January 6 attack, but told The View hosts that her belief was based on her prior impressions and that she no longer believes it to be true.

“She hasn’t changed”

Online reaction to Greene’s appearance was sharply divided, with critics accusing her of merely softening her delivery rather than abandoning the substance of her past rhetoric. One viewer wrote that Greene “soften[ed] her delivery voice but still [touted] hate and unfounded accusations,” while another commented, “I listened to her… Still don’t like her. Don’t like what she says… She hasn’t changed.”

Still, Greene found defenders as well. Some viewers praised her composure and willingness to face hostile questioning. One supporter wrote that Greene “did a great job defending herself on the show today,” adding that her focus on personal well-being was “a great thing.”

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Others questioned Greene’s motives altogether, with one social media user suggesting the appearance felt like “her test run/interview/pilot” for an Alyssa Farah fill-in spot, a conservative The View host who once served in the first Trump administration. Still, the comment added, “I don’t know what she’s up to, but it’s not good.”

Greene’s January 7 appearance marked Greene’s second visit to The View in recent months. Her first, in November, surprised audiences with a relatively cordial exchange, prompting Greene at the time to praise the hosts for conducting a “professional” and “kind” conversation, a notable departure from the combative media moments that once defined her public persona.

As for what comes next, Greene has not announced plans to seek office or formally enter the media world. She has also declined to say whether she intends to leave the Republican Party, telling The View hosts that her focus is “America first,” rather than party politics. For now, Greene’s political future remains unclear. What is certain is that, despite efforts to recast herself, her past statements and alliances continue to shadow any attempt at reinvention.