[325], Solaren, a solar energy company, noted several fundamental problems with the conspiracy theory, including that its space-based solar power system did not beam power using the visible light part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and so could not be observed as the "blue beams of light" referenced by the theory; that the system does not use lasers, and so could not have "laser beams"; that Solaren's power contract with PG&E ended in 2015; and that by 2021, Solaren had not launched any solar power satellites into space at all, let alone had one in space in 2018. "[66][67] In the days before the primary, Facebook took down a Greene video for violating its terms of service. "[396], On February 9, 2022, while discussing the police guarding the Capitol building, Greene called them "gazpacho police", confusing the cold Spanish soup with the Gestapo. [19] During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greene promoted Russian propaganda and praised Vladimir Putin. 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Greene downplays Jan. 6 attackers as 'teenagers' who 'walked through the Capitol', "Marjorie Taylor Greene ripped apart after calling Squad the 'Jihad Squad' and saying they should be removed from Congress", "Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, facing blowback for comparing COVID vaccine to Holocaust, says 'media and Democrats' are the real problem", "The GOP wants government to run like business. "[197][198] This remark about Guam, which is a U.S. territory whose residents are U.S. citizens, prompted Guam delegate Michael San Nicolas to offer Greene Chamorro chip cookies in what he called "cookie diplomacy". [126] On March 19, Gomez formally introduced his resolution to expel Greene, with the support of 72 Democrats and no Republicans. The Republican Congresswoman was allegedly unfaithful to her husband Perry Gr [33][34], In statements made in 2019[35] and on February 4, 2021, in a House floor speech, explaining her position on gun rights and school shootings, Greene alluded to being affected by a September 1990 incident at her high school, in which an armed student held 53 students hostage for over five hours. I now know that is not correct. [290], In April 2022, Kimmel said of Greene, "Where is Will Smith when you really need him?" [211], In 2023, Greene was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. One told the extremist lawmaker that she's an "embarrassment to the state of Georgia." [27] That day, the Democratic-controlled House Rules Committee passed Wasserman Schultz's motion to remove Greene from her committee assignments. [27] McCarthy indicated his conference would not act against Greene. [47] In a livestream video Greene posted on Facebook, she is seen outside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office, calling through the mail slot for Ocasio-Cortez to unlock the door and "face the American citizens that you serve", as well as telling her to "get rid of your diaper". [195], On October 22, 2021, Greene purchased shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company that had just merged with Trump Media & Technology Group for the purpose of funding Trump's planned social media app, Truth Social. [209], Greene has been critical of NATO. April 27 2023 3:59 PM EST. "[239], On August 19, 2022, Greene introduced the "Protect Children's Innocence Act", which would make giving transgender youth gender-affirming care a felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison, prohibit using federal funds for gender-affirming care or health insurance covering it, and prohibit institutions of higher education from providing instruction on such care. "Marjorie Greene" redirects here. Marjorie Taylor Greene (born May 27, 1974), also known by her initials MTG,[2] is an American politician, businesswoman, and far-right conspiracy theorist[3][4] who has been the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. [310], In the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting in May 2022, Greene claimed that the shooter had engaged in cross-dressing, echoing similar claims by right-wing politicians and media figures that the shooter was transgender. [2][399] Perry Greene announced in September 2022 that he was filing for divorce and that their marriage was "irretrievably broken". [341] McConnell confirmed it the following day, referring to his comments on Greene and adding: "I think I adequately spoke out about how I feel". [342] Greene retained Trump's support,[335] which presented McCarthy with the problem of having to manage the expectations of the Republican Party's various factions in dealing with Cheney and Greene. [275][276][277] The next day, Greene elaborated that she wants "a legal agreement" that would separate states more than they are now "while maintaining our legal union". ", "Police Are Now Seeking the Removal of Nancy Pelosi", "Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's endorsement of conspiracy theories, violence sparks calls for her resignation again", "A QAnon Follower May Win This U.S. Congressional Seat", "Republicans called her videos 'appalling' and 'disgusting.' I believe in God. [13] In a video posted to YouTube in 2018, Greene suggested John F. Kennedy Jr.'s death in a plane crash in 1999 was a "Clinton murder" because he was a possible rival to her for a U.S. Senate election in New York. In an interview with Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones on July 7, 2022, the day they were dynamited by unknown saboteurs, she said ecumenical texts inscribed on it represented a nefarious future of "population control" as envisioned by the "hard left". Her attack was compared with other instances of anti-Catholicism in the United States. [21], A strong supporter of former president Donald Trump, Greene aided and supported Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election and has since supported Trump's false claims of a stolen election. Electors alleged she had been involved in assisting the 2021 United States Capitol attack. They say 13 is unlucky for some, and controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene certainly made the wrong call when she posted the phone numbers of The video, uncovered by Media Matters, said that those supporting refugees are using "immigrant pawns" to commit "the biggest genocide in human history". Greene was briefly a member of the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Education and Labor before she was removed from all committee assignments on February 4, 2021, for incendiary remarks she had made before her election. [61][62] Greene posed for photos with Chester Doles, a 5th-generation Ku Klux Klansman, Grand Klaliff leader, and founder of APUSA;[63][64] Doles has nearly a dozen assault arrests and served two separate prison sentences in Maryland. [400] On December 22, 2022, the divorce was finalized. [247], In a recording obtained by Politico, Greene said that Muslims who believe in Sharia law should not be in the U.S. government. [118], Greene has supported efforts to impeach Joe Biden. Capitol. [181], On June 4, 2021, Greene sent Biden a letter calling for an investigation into Fauci over his statements on the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. [24] Days after Biden's inauguration, Greene filed articles of impeachment alleging abuse of power. Marjorie Taylor Greene arrived in Congress in January 2021, blond and crass and indelibly identified with conspiracy theories involving Jewish space lasers and [83] In response to questions from Forbes about whether the meme was a threat, a Greene campaign spokesperson dismissed that idea. [27][28] She was appointed to new committee roles in January 2023. Her comments drew widespread criticism, including from leading Republican representatives and the Jewish community. [233] Newman has a transgender daughter, whom Greene called Newman's "biological son". At the same event, Greene claimed that the virus was Fauci's "experiment". Although Greene conceded that her comments might sound "like a conspiracy theory", she said that "the definition of a right-wing conspiracy theory" is "just the news a month early. [140], According to campaign finance filings, as of 2022 Greene spends more money on security than any other candidate in the United States. [46][a], In February 2019, Greene visited the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices. Nov. 8, 2022. Members of the House are constitutionally required to live in the state they represent, but not necessarily in the same congressional district. [332], Democrats have condemned Greene's incendiary statements and promotion of conspiracy theories. WebZip. She said she no longer had a connection with QAnon and mentioned having found "misinformation". [215], In a January 2019 Facebook video, Greene said Pelosi is guilty of treason and that treason is a crime punishable by death. [383], In early 2022, Greene said that under a provision of a state law, several Georgia electors had filed papers seeking to remove her from the 2022 Republican primary ballot as unqualified for office. [139] House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said that such ideology "will never be tolerated" in the Republican Party, but he also said that Greene would face no punishment for her participation. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene video: Obama secretly a Muslim, Clintons killed JFK Jr., Pentagon attack on 9/11 is questionable", "Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested Ruth Bader Ginsburg had been replaced by a body double", "Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a body double", "Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Facebook in 2018: Parkland school shooting was a false flag planned event", "On Facebook in 2018, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsed conspiracy theories that 9/11 was an inside job and that Sandy Hook was staged", "Parkland Survivors Want Marjorie Taylor Greene To Resign For Calling The Shooting A 'False Flag', "Advocates push for Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation over report that she spread falsehoods about school shootings", "Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked Parkland survivor in unearthed video: An 'idiot' who's trained 'like a dog', "Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Confront a Parkland Shooting Survivor and Call Him a 'Coward'? Fourteen Republicans have co-sponsored the bill. [316] Greene went on to claim without evidence that the shooter was in the same Discord server as the teen accused of carrying out the 2022 Buffalo shooting and that there was a third party who "groomed" both young men, adding that there were suggestions that this groomer was a former FBI agent. Her comments on black people, Muslims, and Jews were denounced by Republican House leaders and a spokesman for National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Tom Emmer. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments in since-deleted videos contradict testimony on close ties to Capitol rioter", "No, there is no evidence that the F.B.I. "[7] After the murder of George Floyd, Greene posted on Facebook that his death "must be investigated and justice will be served", calling the video "heartbreaking". Jan. 30, 2021 4 AM PT. [107], Greene is facing a legal challenge to her eligibility based on her alleged involvement in organizing and promoting the 2021 United States Capitol attack, based on the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which bars people who have engaged in insurrection from serving in Congress. "[52], On December 13, 2019, Greene announced that she was shifting her campaign to the 14th district after incumbent Tom Graves announced he would not run for reelection there. In the ad, she calls on viewers to "fight back now, before it's too late" before a separate voice-over asks them to contribute to the PAC seconds thereafter. "[279] On January 29, 2021, The New York Times detailed Greene's support for and past ties with extremist militia groups, including the Three Percenters and the Oath Keepers; both groups had members participate in the 2021 attack on the U.S. For the philosopher, see, Other claims in the Facebook group included. "[190][191] On August 12, Greene admitted that COVID-19 is spreading, but falsely said that hospitals were not overwhelmed with afflicted patients, and added, "we're human, we can't live forever, we're going to catch all kinds of diseases and illnesses and other viruses. A federal judge cleared the way on Monday for a group of Georgia voters to move forward with legal efforts seeking to disqualify Representative [164] By March 2021, the private sector had begun efforts to create vaccine passports to better enable those who had been inoculated to resume public gatherings, and some states and the federal government were considering such plans, though the Biden administration said participation would not be compulsory. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a [366] In a mid-May 2021 poll by Morning Consult, the majority of GOP voters surveyed had either never heard of or had no opinion on Greene; among those who had an opinion, Greene was seen overall more favorably than unfavorably. [314], Soon after these comments came to light, Representative Jahana Hayes, whose district includes Sandy Hook, circulated a letter to the House Republican leadership urging them not to seat Greene on the Education Committee. [129] During a speech she made against establishing a commission, Greene called for justice for Ashli Babbitt, a Trump supporter who was fatally shot by a Capitol police officer when she stormed the Capitol and attempted to break into the House chamber. An curved arrow pointing right. Her support for bigotry and the QAnon conspiracy theory in the videos were condemned, including by conservatives, such as McCarthy and Republican whip Steve Scalise,[7][284] but they took no action against her, with McCarthy remaining neutral in the runoff. [100][104] The Georgia Republican Party contributed $5,220 to her campaign treasury on March 2, 2020. [136], In February 2022, Greene appeared as a surprise guest speaker at the America First Political Action Conference hosted by white nationalist Nick Fuentes,[137] where Fuentes expressed support for the January 6 attack and for Putin's invasion of Ukraine. [304] A QAnon-related conspiracy theory claimed that Ginsburg had died years earlier and that Democrats used a body double to conceal her death so they could hold onto her Supreme Court seat during Trump's presidency. [122] Representative Jake Auchincloss also called for Greene's resignation or expulsion due to her threats of violence against fellow lawmakers. She was a moderator of the organization's Facebook group, in which members posted death threats against Democrats, bigotry directed at the Obamas, and support for multiple conspiracy theories, including claims associated with the John Birch Society about the U.S. government being infiltrated by communists. On Facebook and Twitter, Greene suggested the plan might be "Biden's mark of the beast", a reference to the Book of Revelation, echoing a far-right conspiracy theory that getting vaccinated is equivalent to pledging allegiance to the devil. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez discussed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's power in the GOP. 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[342], As controversy grew about her previous comments, Greene removed her old social media posts[347] and spoke before the House Republican Conference on February 3, 2021, to state that her social media content did not reflect who she is, prompting a standing ovation. "[398], Greene married Perry Greene in 1995 while in college. ", "QAnon conspiracy theorist to feel warm embrace of Republicans in Congress", "Challenger to QAnon conspiracy theorist drops out of race for US Congress", "Trump endorses QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene after Republican primary win", "Conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene wins House race in Georgia", "QAnon conspiracy promoter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins seat in US Congress", "Twitter temporarily suspends account of Rep. 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"[220], In November 2021, Greene said that any Republican who supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was "a traitor to our party, a traitor to their voters and a traitor to our donors". [343] Mitt Romney said that the Republican Party's "big tent is not large enough to both accommodate conservatives and kooks". [76][71][72], Greene won the August 11 runoff. [371] Twitter's action was based on a company policy it had used to remove thousands of QAnon-related accounts after the storming of the United States Capitol. [228][229], On February 24, 2021, Greene tried to block the Equality Act while it was being debated on the House floor,[230] saying that it would "destroy God's creation" and "violate everything we hold dear in God's creation". "[254] House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy indirectly criticized the caucus as pushing "nativist dog whistles". [18][176][177][178] More than 140,000 people signed the petition. WebContact. [156][157], In September 2020, Greene wrote on Twitter that "children should not wear masks", calling recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health officials "unhealthy for their psychological, emotional, and educational growth" and "emasculating" for boys. [283][293][294] Greene dismissed Media Matters' findings as the work of "Communists [sic] bloggers". Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Thick, Cracked Goggles of Grievance. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced fresh questions about her history of incendiary behavior and spreading baseless attacks on Democratic opponents -- but doubled down in an interview with "60 Minutes" which aired on CBS on Sunday night. [182][183] In the letter, she called COVID-19 a "manufactured plague" caused by a "Chinese-made virus". So, I have a term for that. Powder Springs is one of two predominantly Black suburbs drawn into the far-right Republicans district. He only voted one time. [238], On June 1, 2022, Greene said that "an entire" pride month celebrating LGBT people "needs to end. She quipped that people during the ice age didnt have to Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was elected in November 2020, has three children with her husband, Perry. [248][249] In a late January 2021 interview with far-right British political commentator Katie Hopkins, Greene said that she would "love to trade [Hopkins] for some of our white people here that have no appreciation for our country". MARJORIE Taylor Greene allegedly cheated on her husband with a polyamorous tantric sex guru and the manager at her gym. "[381], As of March 19, 2021, Greene was barred from blocking anyone on her public Twitter or any other social media account while in office and was forced to pay $10,000 to cover legal fees for MeidasTouch, whose co-founder says it will donate the money to two nonprofit organizations. No decision was made that day,[343] but Greene was a major topic of discussion for the Republican Congressional Caucus meeting on February 3, along with the fate of Representative Liz Cheney after her vote in favor of Trump's second impeachment. [320][321][322][323] For these comments, Greene was condemned by the Republican Jewish Coalition, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and Christians United for Israel, with the latter group stating that Greene had promoted "wild anti-Semitic conspiracy theories".
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