Challenges Faced by Marjorie Taylor Greene: Obstacles and Turning Points

Life is full of challenges, and Marjorie Taylor Greene faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, often called MTG, is an American far-right politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. As a Republican, she won the congressional seat in 2020 after Tom Graves's retirement and was reelected in 2022 and 2024. Known for her controversial views and outspoken nature, Greene has become a prominent and polarizing figure in American politics.

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January 17, 2021: Greene's Twitter Account Locked for Violating Civic Integrity Policy

On January 17, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account was locked for 12 hours "for multiple violations of our civic integrity policy".

January 27, 2021: Resolution Drafted to Expel Greene from the House

On January 27, 2021, Representative Jimmy Gomez drafted a resolution to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House following reports that she had previously called for violence against Democrats. Representative Jake Auchincloss also called for her resignation or expulsion due to her threats of violence against fellow lawmakers.

January 29, 2021: Resolution to Censure Greene Introduced

On January 29, 2021, Representatives Nikema Williams and Sara Jacobs introduced a resolution to censure Marjorie Taylor Greene for making threatening comments to her colleagues and call for her resignation. The resolution was referred to the House Ethics committee but never received a vote.

February 1, 2021: Hoyer Gives Ultimatum to Republicans Regarding Greene's Committee Seats

On February 1, 2021, House majority leader Steny Hoyer gave McCarthy and other Republican House leaders an ultimatum: unless they stripped Greene of her committee seats within 72 hours, the Democrats would bring Wasserman Schultz's motion before the full House.

February 4, 2021: Removed from Committee Roles

On February 4, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from all committee roles due to her endorsements of political violence.

March 19, 2021: Greene Barred From Blocking People on Twitter

As of March 19, 2021, Marjorie Taylor 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 MeidasTouch.

May 2021: Greene Confronts Ocasio-Cortez

In May 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene aggressively confronted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the House chamber, questioning her support for antifa and Black Lives Matter, which Greene falsely characterized as terrorists. Ocasio-Cortez did not respond and called on House leadership to ensure Congress remains a safe place.

May 18, 2021: Greene Fined for Not Wearing a Mask on the House Floor

On May 18, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was fined $500 for not wearing a mask on the House floor.

May 21, 2021: Common Cause Files FEC Complaint Against Greene

On May 21, 2021, Common Cause filed an FEC complaint against Marjorie Taylor Greene for an alleged violation of McCain–Feingold campaign finance provisions, accusing her of unlawful solicitation of unlimited contributions in an advertisement.

August 2021: Greene Threatens Telecommunications Companies

In August 2021, after the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack requested that over 30 telecommunications companies retain phone records related to the attack, including hers, Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened that companies that complied would be "shut down".

October 2021: Greene Fined Repeatedly for Not Wearing a Mask

By the end of October 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene had been fined 20 times for not wearing a mask on the House floor, totaling $48,000 in fines.

2021: Greene's Twitter Accounts Suspended Multiple Times

In 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter accounts were suspended and locked many times for violating Twitter's policies. Her personal account was permanently suspended for spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

2021: Legal Challenge and Primary Victory

In April 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene faced a legal challenge to her eligibility based on her alleged involvement in organizing and promoting the 2021 United States Capitol attack. In May, she defeated Jennifer Strahan in the Republican primary.

2021: Alleged Involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol attack

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, alleging she had been involved in assisting the 2021 United States Capitol attack.

February 2022: Greene Speaks at White Supremacist Conference

In February 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke at a conference hosted by white supremacist Nick Fuentes, where Fuentes praised Putin and Hitler and called the January 6 attack "awesome". Greene defended her attendance against criticism, dismissing it as "identity politics" and an attempt to "cancel" her, and labelled critics "Pharisees".

April 1, 2022: Greene files lawsuit to block law

On April 1, 2022, Greene filed a federal lawsuit in which she denied allegations of assisting the 2021 United States Capitol attack and sought to have the law blocked as unconstitutional.

June 2023: Greene Expelled from Freedom Caucus

In June 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene was expelled from the Freedom Caucus after calling fellow caucus member Lauren Boebert a "little bitch" during an argument. The vote came after Greene went against some caucus positions and allied herself with Speaker McCarthy.

June 2023: Expelled from House Freedom Caucus

In June 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene was expelled from the conservative House Freedom Caucus after insulting fellow caucus member Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.

2023: Greene Voted Out of House Freedom Caucus

In mid-2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene was voted out of the House Freedom Caucus after insulting Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, allegedly calling her a "little bitch" and accusing her of copying articles of impeachment served against Biden.