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 an American far-right politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist serving as the 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, following the retirement of Tom Graves. Greene is known for her controversial views and outspoken political stances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2020: Supported Attempts to Overturn Election

In 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene aided and supported Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the U.S. presidential election.

2020: Rerelease of Racist, Antisemitic, and Islamophobic Videos

In 2020, Politico rereleased videos Marjorie Taylor Greene published expressing racist, antisemitic, and Islamophobic views, which were condemned but without any action taken against her.

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.

September 2021: FEC Inquiry into Campaign Contributions

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

2021: Challenged Electoral College Votes

In 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was part of a group that unsuccessfully challenged votes for Joe Biden during the United States Electoral College vote count and filed articles of impeachment alleging abuse of power.

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, she defeated Jennifer Strahan in the Republican primary.

February 2022: Criticism for Attending America First Political Action Conference

In February 2022, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene for attending the America First Political Action Conference, stating there was no place in the party for "white supremacists or anti-Semitism".

April 1, 2022: Greene files lawsuit against challenge to candidacy

On April 1, 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a federal lawsuit denying allegations of involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol attack and challenging a law that could remove her from the Republican primary ballot.