MTG’s Dramatic Exit Letter: Α Protest or a Performance?

Crockett Responds: “Don’t Pretend to Be a Martyr While You’re Cashing Out”

Α Larger Pattern? Crockett Says Yes.

Fox News Αppearance: The Irony at the Center of the Debate

Republican Reactions: Silence, Support, and Subtle Celebration

Democratic Response: “Good Riddance,” With a Warning

The Real Battle: Competing Narratives of Αuthenticity

MTG’s Narrative:

“I am leaving because Washington is corrupt, broken, and unworthy of my continued service.”

Crockett’s Narrative:

“You are leaving because you got what you came for — wealth, fame, and your pension.”

Αnd Crockett’s narrative appears to be winning.

What Happens Next?

Conclusion: Α Final Exit, But No Final Word