During a House hearing on transgender athletes, Democrats accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of insider trading. The accusations centered on stock purchases Greene made in early April, coinciding with a market dip caused by President Trump’s tariff announcement. Greene claims her financial advisor made the trades, buying “the dip,” but Democrats allege she profited from non-public information. The ensuing debate temporarily stalled the hearing, with Republicans objecting to what they considered an unfounded criminal allegation.
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Republican senators express concern over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s potential Georgia Senate candidacy, citing fears that her strong primary appeal among Trump voters could translate into a general election loss similar to Herschel Walker’s 2022 defeat. Concerns center on Greene’s electability, particularly her ability to attract independent and moderate voters crucial in a swing state like Georgia. While acknowledging her strong primary chances, senators emphasize the need for a candidate who can win the general election, highlighting the importance of prioritizing electability over ideology. Greene herself has expressed confidence in winning either the Senate or gubernatorial primary.
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House Republicans face internal division over a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico “Gulf of America,” with Rep. Don Bacon leading opposition citing the measure’s perceived frivolity. The bill, authored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, necessitates federal agencies to update maps and documents accordingly. Despite GOP leadership expressing confidence in passage, the bill’s success hinges on minimal defections within the party given anticipated Democratic opposition. The White House’s involvement in a related dispute with the Associated Press further complicates the issue.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in a recent War Room podcast interview, accused unnamed individuals within President Trump’s inner circle of misleading him, alleging this deception is driving a wedge between Trump and his base. Greene specifically criticized Trump’s foreign policy decisions, particularly concerning potential conflict with Iran and a minerals deal with Ukraine, asserting these actions contradict Trump’s 2024 campaign promises. She contends that this disconnect stems from the influence of establishment Republicans and media figures who opposed Trump previously. Greene’s comments follow the removal of Mike Waltz as national security advisor and amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.
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Following a verbal altercation caught on video, Perry Greene, ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, issued a public apology to a group of Muslim women he harassed at a Georgia shopping mall. Greene, who directed hateful comments and slurs at the women as they prepared to pray, attended a prayer event with Muslim leaders before his apology. Although Alpharetta police deemed the incident not criminal, the women described the encounter as a prolonged and hateful attack. Rep. Greene’s office did not respond to requests for comment.
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A recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll reveals that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate most likely to defeat incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the 2024 election. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, also considering a Senate run, significantly trails Kemp and Ossoff in hypothetical matchups, garnering only 37% support compared to Ossoff’s 54%. Other potential Republican challengers, Raffensperger and King, also lag behind Ossoff in the poll results. This suggests that Greene faces an uphill battle in a potential Senate campaign.
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted that “evil is being defeated by the hand of God,” prompting the Catholic League to call for her censure. Greene defended her statement, claiming it referred to corrupt church leadership, not the Catholic Church as a whole, citing her past disillusionment with the Church due to concerns about child sexual abuse. She demanded an apology from the Catholic League for its letter to the House Ethics Committee. This controversy follows Greene’s previous contentious statements and adds to the ongoing political tension surrounding her.
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Following Pope Francis’ death, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s X post, stating “Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,” prompted the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights to call for her censure. The League’s president, William Donohue, argues that while Greene can criticize the late Pope, denigrating a world religious leader is unacceptable conduct for a congresswoman. Donohue’s letter to the House Ethics Committee requests bipartisan action to censure Greene for her perceived bigoted remarks. The post has also drawn criticism from other political figures, including Democratic challenger Clarence Blalock.
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene controversially declared that “Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,” a statement interpreted by many as a celebration of the pontiff’s passing. This contrasted sharply with the mourning statements issued by President Trump and Vice President Vance. Greene’s comment sparked immediate backlash and criticism on social media, highlighting the starkly different reactions to the Pope’s death. The late Pope, while holding traditional views on some issues, had also been criticized by conservatives for other stances.
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene linked the event to global leadership shifts, interpreting it as “evil being defeated by the hand of God.” This statement followed Klaus Schwab’s resignation from the World Economic Forum, an organization Greene has previously criticized. Greene’s past comments have drawn condemnation for their anti-Catholic sentiments and accusations against the Church. The White House and President Trump issued statements mourning Pope Francis’s death, while also noting his recent meeting with Vice President Vance.
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