Texas Congressman Quits Job Because Family > Shouting Matches with Trump
KEY POINTS
- •Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), a staunch Trump supporter since being elected in 2020, plans to retire in 2026.
- •Nehls announced his decision after Thanksgiving talks with his wife and daughters, citing family priorities.
- •He personally informed President Trump of his retirement, praising Trump as a friend and district ally.
- •Other members like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Don Bacon are also retiring, citing political burnout and disagreements.
Rep. Troy Nehls, a Texas Republican and Trump loyalist since 2020, announced he’s retiring instead of running in 2026, citing heartfelt Thanksgiving talks with his 'beautiful bride and girls'—because nothing screams democracy like spouse approval. In a courtesy call worthy of a Netflix buddy cop flick, Nehls told President Trump himself before posting the news. Meanwhile, some Congress colleagues, like Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene (who recently ghosted Trump) and Nebraska’s Don Bacon (who nearly quit over a 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan), are also steering their political ships away from Capitol Hill’s chaos. Clearly, Congress is the Titanic and everyone’s finally jumping ship.
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When your political job makes you call Trump to quit like it’s a bad breakup, you know Congress is peak dysfunctional theater.
Retiring from Congress after checking with your wife sounds healthier than checking Twitter for approval every hour.
Trump being your best district ally while you’re quitting politics: the weird bromance plot no one asked for but can’t look away from.
Source: Axios | Published: 11/29/2025 | Author: Andrew Solender
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