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, known as MTG, is a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. A Republican, she was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022 and 2024. She is known for her far-right political views, business background, and promotion of conspiracy theories.

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January 4, 2021: Greene Calls for Decertification of 2020 Election Results in Georgia

On January 4, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election in Georgia to be decertified.

January 2021: Video Resurfaces Showing Greene Confronting David Hogg

In January 2021, a 2019 video resurfaced showing Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg near the U.S. Capitol. Greene questioned his gun control activism, called him a "coward", and falsely claimed his efforts were funded by George Soros. The video sparked backlash, with Parkland activists calling for her resignation.

February 2, 2021: Greene Co-Sponsors Bill to Ban Pride Flags at U.S. Embassies

On February 2, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene co-sponsored the Old Glory Only Bill, which sought to ban U.S. embassies from flying pride flags.

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.

February 24, 2021: Greene Tries to Block Equality Act and Displays Transphobic Poster

On February 24, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to block the Equality Act, claiming it would "destroy God's creation". She proposed an alternative bill and displayed a transphobic poster outside her office in response to Representative Marie Newman displaying a transgender pride flag.

March 2021: Greene Votes Against Condemning Myanmar Coup

In March 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of 14 House Republicans who voted against a measure condemning the Myanmar coup d'état; the reasons for her vote were unclear.

April 2021: Greene Supports Bill to Restrict Transgender Students' Access to Facilities

In April 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene supported a bill by Representative Mary Miller that would bar schools from allowing transgender students to use facilities, such as bathrooms and locker rooms, that correspond to their gender identity.

June 4, 2021: Greene calls for investigation into Fauci over COVID-19 origins

On June 4, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene sent a letter to President Biden calling for an investigation into Dr. Fauci's statements regarding the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. In the letter, she described COVID-19 as a "manufactured plague" caused by a "Chinese-made virus."

June 2021: Greene Votes to Repeal Military Force Authorization Against Iraq

In June 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was among 49 House Republicans to vote for the repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

July 7, 2021: Greene Rejects Trump Reinstatement Conspiracy Theory

During an interview with Steve Bannon on July 7, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected a conspiracy theory suggesting that Donald Trump would be reinstated as president in August 2021.

July 2021: Greene Dismisses COVID-19 Variants and Spreads Misinformation

In July 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene dismissed COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, by stating "no one cares." She also spread misinformation, asserting the virus "is not dangerous for non-obese people and those under 65". When confronted about the deaths of non-obese and young individuals, Greene laughed and stated that people are responsible for their own safety.

July 2021: Greene Calls for Expulsion of Chinese Nationals and Opposes Afghan Allies Act

In July 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene stated she would expel Chinese nationals loyal to the Chinese Communist Party and impose strict tariffs on China. She also voted against the ALLIES Act, which aimed to increase special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military by 8,000.

August 2021: Greene Rejects Trump Reinstatement Conspiracy Theory

In August 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected a conspiracy theory suggesting that Donald Trump would be reinstated as president in August 2021.

August 2021: Greene Claims Biden Will Send Police to Inquire About Vaccines

In August 2021, at a fundraiser, Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that President Biden would send police to people's doors to inquire about vaccination status and invoked Second Amendment rights. She also called COVID-19 Fauci's "experiment." Her office dismissed these claims as conspiracy theories.

September 2021: FEC requested information on campaign contributions

In September 2021, the Federal Election Commission asked Greene's 2022 re-election campaign treasurer to provide information about $3.5 million of unitemized campaign contributions.

November 2021: Greene Calls Republicans Supporting Infrastructure Bill Traitors

In November 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene called Republicans who supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act "traitors" and criticized the bill as Biden's "communist takeover of America". She also publicized the office phone numbers of 13 House Republicans who voted for the bill, leading to death threats.

2021: Legal challenge to eligibility

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, Greene defeated Jennifer Strahan in the Republican primary.

April 1, 2022: Federal Lawsuit Filed

On April 1, 2022, Greene filed a federal lawsuit denying allegations of involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol attack and sought to block a law allowing her removal from the ballot.

June 2022: Greene Argues Canada's Gun Laws Would Make It Vulnerable to Invasion

In June 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene argued that Canada's proposed gun control laws would leave Canada "weak and vulnerable to being invaded and easily taken over by another stronger country", such as "Russia, who is very angry at America right now."

July 2022: Greene Suggests Highland Park Shooting Was Designed for Gun Control

In July 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that the Highland Park parade shooting was "designed to make Republicans go along with more gun control" because it occurred "in a rich, white neighborhood" during "MAGA month". She conceded that her comments might sound "like a conspiracy theory".

November 2022: Greene Promotes Anti-Vaccine Film

In November 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene promoted the anti-vaccine film Died Suddenly, which promotes misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and Great Reset conspiracy theories.

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2022: Campaign Contributions

In September 2021, the Federal Election Commission asked Greene's 2022 re-election campaign treasurer, to provide information about $3.5 million of unitemized campaign contributions from undisclosed donors received in the first half of 2021.

May 2023: Greene Blames Border Security for Opioid Epidemic

In May 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed lax security at the Mexico-United States border for contributing to the opioid epidemic, stating that "Three hundred Americans are dying every single day." She suggested that Mayorkas and President Biden should be impeached.

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.

October 2023: Greene Sponsors Resolution to Censure Rashida Tlaib

In October 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene sponsored a resolution to censure Democratic U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib for alleged "antisemitic activity." She also expressed skepticism about Iran's nuclear weapons development and criticized American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites during the Iran-Israel War.

May 8, 2024: Unsuccessful attempt to oust Mike Johnson

On May 8, 2024, Marjorie Taylor Greene unsuccessfully attempted to oust Mike Johnson from his role as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

June 2024: Greene Questions Fauci at Congressional Hearing

In June 2024, Marjorie Taylor Greene questioned Dr. Fauci at a congressional hearing. She refused to address him as Doctor, questioned his medical license, and accused him of covering up COVID-19's origins.

2024: Greene Promotes Russian Propaganda and Criticizes Aid to Ukraine

Throughout the Russo-Ukrainian War, and in 2024, Marjorie Taylor Greene promoted Russian propaganda, praised Vladimir Putin, criticized the Ukrainian government, and opposed supplying Ukraine with weapons. She suggested Ukraine instigated the invasion and proposed an amendment requiring House members voting for aid to enlist in the Ukrainian military.

July 2025: Greene Calls Gaza Situation a Genocide and Proposes Amendment to End Funding of Iron Dome

In July 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene called the situation in Gaza a "genocide" and condemned Israel's conduct. She proposed a defense appropriations amendment to end U.S. funding of Israel's Iron Dome and expressed her condemnation for the suffering of innocent people in both Israel and Gaza. She also condemned Randy Fine, for celebrating the starvation and bombing of Palestinians.

October 2025: Greene Breaks with Party Over Federal Government Shutdown Due to Obamacare Subsidies

In October 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene broke with her party over a federal government shutdown, primarily due to a disagreement over a proposed extension of Obamacare subsidies. She voiced strong opposition to the Affordable Care Act and high health insurance premiums.