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riversedge

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Sun May 4, 2025, 03:37 AM May 2025

'I will not do it again': Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to withhold her vote from Trump [View all]

Source: raw story



David McAfee May 3, 2025 6:30PM ET


U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said on Saturday that she once gave up her vote "because my President asked me to," but she "will not do it again."

Greene, a steadfast ally to Donald Trump, said on Friday that she was "frustrated" by Republicans and the direction they are heading.

"I represent the base and when I’m frustrated and upset over the direction of things, you better be clear, the base is not happy. I campaigned for no more foreign wars. And now we are supposedly on the verge of going to war with Iran," she said. "I don’t think we should be bombing foreign countries on behalf of other foreign countries especially when they have their own nuclear weapons and massive military strength."


She doubled down on those complaints over the weekend, and then called out Trump specifically.

"I gave my vote for a Biden/Democrat funding and policy CR once because my President asked me to, but I will not do it again," the lawmaker wrote on X. "Going forward, earning my vote for funding and policies will be defined by these issues." ....................

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Such "disloyalty" to, his holiness, the Turd. Tarzanrock May 2025 #1
I'd rather have her hold her breath for a while - like an hour or so. Wonder Why May 2025 #24
His Unholiness the Turd Reich. Cha May 2025 #42
Shut up, Marge. We know you will do what Trump tells you. You always have. SunSeeker May 2025 #2
Yes, I was going to take bets on how long before she caves. ananda May 2025 #36
She is incapable of an independent thought.... AZ8theist May 2025 #44
Back to the Labyrinth with you! n/t BaronChocula May 2025 #3
And Pygar won't save her. taxi May 2025 #8
Stand your ground little warrior Marge Submariner May 2025 #4
Yep, Marge the Barge has gone Lefty. Tarzanrock May 2025 #5
You tell him Miss Maggie. multigraincracker May 2025 #6
I read the article. She's not against anything kkmarie May 2025 #7
'It's all sound and fury, signifying nothing' n/t the nelm May 2025 #15
Don't get between MTG and a camera. travelingthrulife May 2025 #17
Blood sweat and fears rise in GQP land. nt BootinUp May 2025 #9
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Woman of Principle. Uh huh, yeah... Paladin May 2025 #10
I guess Marge was starting to have media attention withdrawal. tanyev May 2025 #11
LOL...sure butch bod. All the Fuhrer has to tell you in Iran started it Bengus81 May 2025 #12
Empty Greene not going along with the program? MarineCombatEngineer May 2025 #13
Still wearing the Gordcanuck May 2025 #14
Yawn AverageOldGuy May 2025 #16
Ah, more right-wing cannibalism! Crowman2009 May 2025 #18
Odd thing. When I see MTG's pic I always smell something like rotting garbage. twodogsbarking May 2025 #19
She's "base" alright. The lowest of the low. Boomerproud May 2025 #20
Margjorie, if you had an once of kacekwl May 2025 #21
Send her to Guantanamo or El Salvador! Wonder Why May 2025 #22
Base? VanceFan May 2025 #23
Imagine calling that idiot NJCher May 2025 #25
yes she will. nt barbtries May 2025 #26
Her real problem is the cameras aren't following her every twitch anymore. Vinca May 2025 #27
The MT vessel is making noise again; pretending to go one way when we all know what her stripes are. NBachers May 2025 #28
While wearing Traildogbob May 2025 #29
Don't worry Marge will go back to being the troll she is and worship the anti christ in the White House kimbutgar May 2025 #30
I think she's dissolved so far into the MAGA soup that she believes she can win the presidency Cheezoholic May 2025 #31
"I voted for no more foreign wars" Mountainguy May 2025 #32
So, the voice of the people DOES have power? Good to know & remind others. Attilatheblond May 2025 #33
MAGA will turn on the asshole at some point. Initech May 2025 #34
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2025 #35
She must be pretty mad steelyboo May 2025 #37
She's working both sides of the coin Javaman May 2025 #38
Google KAYFABE IrishAfricanAmerican May 2025 #39
Hey Madge: GoldenMezzoDiva May 2025 #40
BLAH-BLAH-BLAH Yah, front some more Marginal, y'ain't foolin' no one Montauk6 May 2025 #41
Maybe represent your constituents tishaLA May 2025 #43
Yeah, she'll vote for anything Bettie May 2025 #45
Another stupid PR Stunt to make her look legitimate mdbl May 2025 #46
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