Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again drawing attention in Costa Rica after online claims suggested she may have moved to the country with her fiancé, Brian Glenn. For now, there is no confirmed evidence that Greene has relocated to Costa Rica.
The claim spread this week after conservative commentator Laura Loomer alleged on X that Greene had sold her home in Rome, Georgia, and moved to Costa Rica with Glenn. The allegation quickly circulated across conservative social media, but the Costa Rica portion of the claim has not been independently confirmed.
What is confirmed is that Greene recently sold her Rome, Georgia, home. Property records cited by U.S. media show the house was sold in March for $1.1 million after Greene and her former husband purchased it in 2020 for $610,000.
Greene has denied that she left the United States permanently. In a public response, she said she remains a Georgia resident while also acknowledging that she and Glenn love Costa Rica. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that Greene pushed back on the moving claims and described Loomer as “Lying Larry.”
Costa Rica is not new territory for Greene. She spent part of the Christmas holiday in our country with Glenn and family members, sharing photos and videos from the Pacific coast, including paddleboarding, beach walks, hiking, and time at local markets. The visit came shortly before her resignation from Congress took effect on January 5.
The timing has made the rumor more politically charged. Greene resigned from Congress after a public break with President Donald Trump over several issues, including the Epstein files, foreign policy, and health care. Trump called her a “traitor” and said he would back a primary challenger against her before she announced her departure.
A move to Costa Rica would be legally possible for a U.S. citizen, but living here long-term is different from visiting. U.S. citizens and other Group One nationals may be allowed to stay in Costa Rica as tourists for up to 180 days, though the number of days is ultimately determined by immigration officials at entry. Visitors must also have proof of onward travel.
Anyone seeking to stay beyond tourist status would need to qualify through one of Costa Rica’s legal residency or stay categories. Costa Rica’s digital nomad program, for example, requires proof of stable income from abroad and medical insurance, while investor residency is another common route for foreigners with qualifying assets or business interests.
For Costa Rica, the story is mostly a reminder of how often our country appears in the political imagination of foreigners looking for distance from Washington, conflict, or public scrutiny. Greene has clearly visited and praised the country. She has also denied abandoning Georgia.
At this point, the responsible way to describe the situation is simple: Marjorie Taylor Greene has ties to Costa Rica, appears to enjoy spending time here, and recently sold her Georgia home, but there is no verified proof that she has moved permanently to Costa Rica.
