Marjorie Taylor Greene enjoys Christmas getaway in Costa Rica with fiance Brian Glenn

WASHINGTON, DC: Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to be easing into life after announcing her resignation from Congress — sunshine, sandy beaches, and all.

The Georgia Republican was spotted enjoying a Christmas getaway in Costa Rica with her newly announced fiance, even as she remains on the congressional payroll weeks after revealing plans to resign.

Marjorie Taylor Greene spotted on Costa Rica beach with fiance Brian Glenn

Greene, 51, spent Christmas Day strolling hand in hand along the Costa Rican shoreline with White House reporter Brian Glenn, looking relaxed and affectionate as the pair soaked up the sun. The couple, who announced their engagement last week, were photographed walking barefoot along the beach after a low-key morning that included a grocery run at a local market.

Sources told the Daily Mail that Greene’s children and their partners later joined the couple for the tropical holiday, turning the trip into a family gathering as well as a romantic escape.

The timing of the vacation has raised eyebrows, however, as Greene remains officially employed by Congress despite publicly announcing her intention to resign.

Resignation timeline draws scrutiny over congressional pension

Greene shocked Washington last month when she declared she would step down following a fiery break with former ally President Donald Trump. While she framed the move as a principled stand, critics have pointed out the strategic timing of her departure.

Her final day in office is scheduled for January 5, 2026, just three days after she will have completed five full years in Congress. Greene was sworn in on January 3, 2021, meaning her exit would come after five years and three days of service, qualifying her for a congressional pension estimated at roughly $9,000 per year.

In the meantime, Greene continues to draw a taxpayer-funded salary, with her final weeks coinciding neatly with the House’s winter recess and a string of federal holidays.

Fallout with Trump reshapes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s political identity

Greene’s resignation followed a dramatic and very public falling-out with Trump, whom she once championed as one of his most vocal MAGA allies. In recent months, she has accused the president of betraying the "America First" movement, criticizing his positions on healthcare, foreign policy, and his handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump, for his part, reportedly branded Greene a “traitor,” further cementing the rift. Since then, Greene has not backed down, continuing to challenge Trump’s leadership and direction while insisting she still represents the values of his base.

Throughout the holiday season, she remained active on social media, posting Bible verses, Christmas messages, and commentary accusing Trump of abandoning the voters who helped elect him.

Marjorie Taylor Greene defends Tucker Carlson amid conservative backlash

Over the weekend, Greene rushed to defend conservative commentator Tucker Carlson after he faced backlash from far-right figures over remarks downplaying deaths linked to "radical Islam."

“He is a man of sincere faith, loves his family, and our country,” Greene wrote on X, adding, “America First is winning.”

Her defense came amid broader efforts to position herself as an ideological standard-bearer rather than a political insider, even as she remains officially employed by Congress.

Brian Glenn announces engagement and future plans

Glenn, a reporter for Real America’s Voice, confirmed the couple’s engagement last week with a social media post featuring the pair at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, DC.

“She said ‘yes,’” he wrote, later telling the Daily Mail that Greene helped design her engagement ring. He said he orchestrated the proposal as a surprise at their “usual table” tucked away behind a curtain.

“I’m sweeping her off her feet, getting her out of Washington,” Glenn added.

Though Glenn continues to support Trump, he plans to split his time between Georgia and Washington, reporting both from a home studio and the White House while also covering Trump’s midterm campaign efforts.

A quieter exit, but not a silent one

Despite her vow to stay out of the race to replace her, Greene has made clear she will not hold back if her legacy becomes a campaign issue. Responding to reports that a potential Republican successor promised not to be “like MTG,” Greene fired back online.

“Run on your own merits,” she wrote. “Don’t throw rocks at me from your self-righteous, naive judgmental position. Earn the people’s vote by standing on your own two feet.”