Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Known for
- Far-right politics, Conspiracy promotion, U.S. Representative
- Born in
- Milledgeville, Georgia
- Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Georgia
Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) is a far-right populist politician known for her staunch Christian nationalism and promotion of conspiracy theories. Elected in 2020, her tenure has been defined by highly controversial rhetoric, challenging established norms, and alignment with Donald Trump.
Signature Positions
Greene has maintained strong stances on several key social and political issues throughout her career:
- Conspiracy Theories: Promoted QAnon, Pizzagate, and the white genocide conspiracy theory, claiming government involvement in mass shootings.
- COVID-19: Vehemently opposed mask mandates, lockdowns, and vaccine passports, equating mandates to Holocaust persecution before apologizing.
- LGBT Issues: Firmly opposed LGBTQ+ rights, introducing legislation to ban gender-affirming care for youth and protesting against the Equality Act.
- Foreign Policy: Strongly advocated America First isolationism, opposing aid to Ukraine and supporting sanctions relief for Russia.
- Abortion: Opposes abortion and has falsely claimed that Plan B contraception terminates pregnancies.
How Views Have Evolved
Greene's relationship with Donald Trump has seen significant shifts, though her core populist base remained.
Initially a vocal supporter, she aided his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. However, later, she publicly criticized Trump, including his initial opposition to the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
This dispute led to Trump revoking his endorsement and Greene announcing her resignation from Congress effective January 2026.
Notable Tensions
Greene's political tenure has been marked by significant internal and external conflict:
- Expulsion from Committees: Stripped of all committee assignments in 2021 due to endorsements of political violence.
- Freedom Caucus Exit: Expelled from the conservative House Freedom Caucus in 2023 after insulting member Lauren Boebert.
- Gaza Stance: In 2025, she became the first Republican to call the situation in Gaza a genocide, voting to cut funding for Israel’s Iron Dome, leading to a major feud with Trump.
- COVID-19 Fines: Fined repeatedly for violating mask mandates on the House floor.