Marjorie Taylor Greene, also known as MTG, is a far-right American politician and businesswoman who has represented Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. She is a Republican who was elected in 2020 after Tom Graves retired, and she was reelected in 2022. Greene is known for her controversial views and support of conspiracy theories.
May 27, 1974: Birth of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene was born on May 27, 1974 in Milledgeville, Georgia.
September 1990: Hostage Situation at High School
In September 1990, an armed student held 53 students hostage at Marjorie Taylor Greene's high school for over five hours.
1992: High School Graduation
Marjorie Taylor Greene graduated from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia in 1992.
1995: Marriage to Perry Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene married Perry Greene in 1995 while attending college.
1996: College Graduation
Marjorie Taylor Greene graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1996.
1999: Speculation on John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Death
In a video from 2018, Greene referenced John F. Kennedy Jr.'s death in 1999, incorporating it into her conspiracy theory about the Clintons eliminating political rivals, despite the lack of evidence supporting her claims.
2002: Acquisition of Taylor Commercial
In 2002, Greene's father sold Taylor Commercial to her and her then-husband Perry.
2002: Greene Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In June 2021, Greene joined a group of House Republicans in voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
2007: CFO of Taylor Commercial
Marjorie Taylor Greene served as the chief financial officer of Taylor Commercial from 2007 to 2011.
2011: Greene rebaptized into North Point Community Church
In 2011, Marjorie Taylor Greene was rebaptized into North Point Community Church, an evangelical megachurch network, after leaving the Roman Catholic Church due to the Catholic Church sexual abuse cases.
2011: Baptism at North Point Community Church
In 2011, Greene was rebaptized into the North Point Community Church, an evangelical megachurch network in Alpharetta, Georgia.
2011: Resignation as CFO and Start of CrossFit Training
In 2011, Greene stepped down as the CFO of Taylor Commercial and began CrossFit training.
2012: Part-Time CrossFit Coach
By 2012, Greene worked as a part-time coach at a CrossFit gym in Alpharetta.
August 2013: Opening of CrossFit Passion
In August 2013, Greene opened CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta with Travis Mayer.
2014: CrossFit Quarterfinals
Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals in 2014.
2015: CrossFit Quarterfinals
Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals in 2015, placing 47th among women aged 40-44 worldwide.
2015: Interview about CrossFit Passion
In 2015, Greene gave an interview where she admitted that she and Mayer lacked business knowledge when they started CrossFit Passion.
2015: Solaren's power contract with PG&E ends
In 2015, Solaren's power contract with PG&E ended, a detail that contradicts the conspiracy theory promoted by Marjorie Taylor Greene about the Camp Fire.
2016: Political Engagement during Republican Primaries
Marjorie Taylor Greene became politically engaged during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries.
August 2017: Greene Compares Black Lives Matter to White Nationalists
In August 2017, Marjorie Taylor Greene drew a controversial comparison between Black Lives Matter activists and white nationalist participants at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has also labeled Black Lives Matter a Marxist group.
August 2017: Charlottesville Rally "Inside Job" Claim
In August 2017, Greene labeled the Charlottesville white nationalist rally an "inside job", promoting a conspiracy theory that the event was orchestrated for ulterior motives.
2017: Views on Abortion and Planned Parenthood
In videos recorded between 2017 and 2019, Greene expressed her belief that abortion and Planned Parenthood hinder the progress of minorities in the country. She considers abortion to be a deeply damaging experience for women.
2017: Ranking of Georgia's 14th Congressional District
In 2017, The Cook Political Report ranked Georgia's 14th congressional district as the 10th-most Republican district in the country.
2017: Promotion of Las Vegas Shooting Conspiracy
In 2017, Greene promoted a conspiracy theory suggesting that the Las Vegas shooting was orchestrated by the government as an attack on gun rights.
2017: Public Support for QAnon Conspiracy Theory
In 2017, Greene openly expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory, referring to the anonymous figure "Q" as a "patriot" and asserting the validity of their claims, further solidifying her embrace of unfounded and harmful ideologies.
2017: Support for Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory
In 2017, Greene expressed belief in the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, which falsely alleged a connection between Hillary Clinton and a child sex trafficking ring, further showcasing her embrace of unfounded and harmful claims.
2017: Start of Writing for American Truth Seekers and Protest Against Gun Control Compromise
In 2017, Greene began writing for the now defunct American Truth Seekers, a conspiracy news website. During the same year, she traveled to Washington, D.C. to protest against a Republican gun control compromise.
2017: Departure from CrossFit Passion
Greene left CrossFit Passion in early 2017.
January 2018: Leadership Role in Family America Project
Marjorie Taylor Greene became a top official of the Family America Project, a conservative group founded in January 2018. She served as a moderator of the organization's Facebook group, which was known for posting controversial and extreme content.
January 2018: Start of Writing for Law Enforcement Today
In January 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene began writing for Law Enforcement Today, a pro-police fake news website.
April 2018: Facebook Posts Supporting Execution of Democrats
In April 2018, Greene's Facebook account was found to have expressed support for the execution of prominent Democratic figures, raising serious concerns about her endorsement of violence and political extremism.
2018: Greene's conspiracy theory about Camp Fire
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that the Camp Fire in California was caused by lasers from space solar generators in a scheme involving several entities, leading to condemnation from various groups.
2018: Expression of Support for Frazzledrip Conspiracy Theory
In 2018, a Facebook post by Greene came to light, showing her support for the Frazzledrip conspiracy theory, further highlighting her embrace of unfounded and harmful narratives.
2018: Greene shares antisemitic white genocide conspiracy
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a video promoting the antisemitic white genocide conspiracy theory, which claims that Zionists are conspiring to flood Europe with migrants to replace the native white populations.
2018: Greene's Camp Fire conspiracy theory
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene promoted a conspiracy theory that the Camp Fire was caused by space-based solar generators, a claim debunked by Solaren.
2018: Marjorie Taylor Greene supports 9/11 conspiracy theories
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed support for conspiracy theories regarding the 9/11 attacks, including skepticism about a plane hitting the Pentagon and claims of a U.S. government plot.
2018: Greene's false flag claims about school shootings
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that both the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting were false flag operations.
2018: Greene Characterizes Election of Omar and Tlaib as "Islamic Invasion"
In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene characterized the election of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib as part of "an Islamic invasion of our government."
2018: Promotion of Camp Fire Conspiracy Theory
In 2018, Greene promoted the conspiracy theory that the devastating California Camp Fire was caused by "space lasers", further showcasing her embrace of unfounded and outlandish claims.
2018: Promotion of JFK Jr. Death Conspiracy Theory
In 2018, Greene promoted a conspiracy theory suggesting that John F. Kennedy Jr.'s death in a plane crash was a "Clinton murder" motivated by political rivalry, highlighting her tendency to embrace unfounded and inflammatory narratives.
2018: CrossFit Quarterfinals
Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals in 2018.
January 2019: Accusations of Treason Against Nancy Pelosi
In January 2019, Greene publicly accused Nancy Pelosi of treason, a crime punishable by death, through a Facebook video and a petition, drawing criticism for her extreme rhetoric and unfounded claims.
February 2019: Greene promotes Ginsburg body double conspiracy
In February 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was replaced by a body double, a claim tied to a QAnon-related conspiracy theory.
February 2019: Confrontation with Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, and Tlaib
In February 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene visited the U.S. Capitol and engaged in confrontational behavior towards Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib. She made disparaging remarks and false accusations against them, particularly targeting their religious beliefs and legitimacy as representatives.
February 2019: Confrontation at Nancy Pelosi's Office
In February 2019, Greene visited Nancy Pelosi's office and further suggested that Pelosi would face execution or imprisonment for treason, escalating her attacks and raising concerns about her conduct.
March 25, 2019: Greene harasses Parkland survivor David Hogg
On March 25, 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene was shown in videos following and taunting Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg. She accused him of using children for his cause and called him a coward.
June 4, 2019: Campaign Announcement in Georgia's 6th Congressional District
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her candidacy for Georgia's 6th congressional district on June 4, 2019. She expressed her commitment to fiscal conservatism and criticized her primary opponent, Karen Handel, for her spending record and electoral history.
December 13, 2019: Campaign Shift to Georgia's 14th Congressional District
On December 13, 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene shifted her campaign to Georgia's 14th congressional district after incumbent Tom Graves announced his retirement. Despite living in the 6th district, Greene decided to run in the 14th and indicated her intention to move there.
2019: Leadership Roles in Taylor Commercial
As of 2019, Greene and Perry were the vice president and president of Taylor Commercial, respectively.
2019: Continued Support for Execution of Democrats
Throughout 2019, Greene's Facebook account continued to express support for the execution of Democrats, solidifying her pattern of endorsing violence and extremism.
2019: Public Statements on Gun Rights and School Shootings
In 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene made public statements explaining her position on gun rights and school shootings.
2019: Christchurch Shooting False Flag Claim
In 2019, Greene promoted the conspiracy theory that the Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand were a false flag operation intended to advance gun control, further highlighting her tendency to embrace unfounded and harmful narratives.
2019: Views on Abortion and Planned Parenthood
In videos recorded between 2017 and 2019, Greene expressed her belief that abortion and Planned Parenthood hinder the progress of minorities in the country. She considers abortion to be a deeply damaging experience for women.
January 2020: Second video of Greene harassing Hogg
In January 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene uploaded a second video to YouTube showing her harassing Parkland survivor David Hogg.
February 29, 2020: Gun Rights Rally and Association with Extremist Groups
On February 29, 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene attended a gun rights rally in Villanow, hosted by Silent No Longer. At the rally, she associated with American Patriots USA, a far-right group, and posed for photos with Chester Doles, a known Ku Klux Klan leader.
March 2, 2020: Campaign Support from Georgia Republican Party
On March 2, 2020, the Georgia Republican Party contributed $5,220 to Greene's campaign treasury, demonstrating establishment support for her candidacy.
August 2020: Support for Defunding Planned Parenthood
In an August 2020 interview with Fox News, Greene expressed her support for defunding Planned Parenthood.
August 2020: Marjorie Taylor Greene retracts Pentagon conspiracy theory
In August 2020, following a Media Matters report on her comments, Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on Twitter that she no longer believed a missile hit the Pentagon on 9/11, acknowledging her previous statements were incorrect.
September 3, 2020: Facebook Meme Controversy
On September 3, 2020, Greene shared a controversial meme on Facebook, depicting her with a firearm alongside images of Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib. The post was widely condemned as a threat of violence, leading to its removal by Facebook.
September 2020: Opposition to Children Wearing Masks
In September 2020, Greene took to Twitter to express her disapproval of children wearing masks, deeming the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials "unhealthy" for their psychological, emotional, and educational development. She also considered it "emasculating" for boys.
September 2020: Greene Expresses Strong Support for Gun Rights
At a gun rights rally in September 2020, Greene affirmed her unwavering commitment to protecting gun ownership rights. She declared that she would oppose any legislation that could hinder people's access to firearms.
September 18, 2020: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death
On September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Her passing led to the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett as her successor by President Trump.
September 19, 2020: Gun Rights Rally Appearance
On September 19, 2020, Greene attended a gun rights rally in Ringgold, Georgia, where she was involved in an incident involving Chester Doles, a known white supremacist, highlighting her association with extremist groups.
October 27, 2020: Controversial Statement on Freedom
On October 27, 2020, Greene made a controversial statement suggesting that freedom is earned "with the price of blood", raising concerns about her stance on violence and political discourse.
2020: Greene's Rise to Prominence in the GOP
During her 2020 campaign and early days in Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene gained significant recognition within the Republican Party. By January 2021, she claimed to have raised $1.6 million despite criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
2020: Resurfacing of Controversial Videos
During Greene's 2020 Congressional campaign, videos resurfaced showcasing her past racist, antisemitic, and Islamophobic views and support for QAnon, drawing widespread condemnation.
2020: Republican Primary Runoff Election Victory and Political Stances
After winning the 2020 Republican primary runoff election, Greene shared on Twitter that she had been targeted by the GOP establishment, media, and the radical left, who spent significant resources attacking her. She expressed her support for Donald Trump and her goal of shifting Republicans further to the right.
2020: Ownership of Vaccine Manufacturer Stocks
August 2021 financial disclosures revealed that in 2020, Greene held stocks in three COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca. Her holdings were valued at at least $15,000 in both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson and at least $1,000 in AstraZeneca.
2020: First Day in Office and Election Challenges
On her first day in office in 2020, Greene wore a mask proclaiming "Trump Won" and objected to counting Michigan's electoral votes, demonstrating her continued support for Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud.
2020: Election to Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene was elected to Congress in 2020 following the retirement of Republican incumbent Tom Graves.
2020: False Claims About Capitol Attack and Request for Pardon
In the aftermath of the January 6 attack, Greene falsely accused antifa of being responsible and requested a pardon from Trump for her efforts to overturn the election, further fueling conspiracy theories and highlighting her role in undermining democratic processes.
2020: Support for Trump's Election Overturn Attempts
In 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene supported Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the results of the U.S. presidential election.
2020: Greene Supports Trump and Challenges Election Results
In 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene emerged as a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. Following the presidential election, she actively sought to overturn the results, specifically targeting the outcome in Georgia.
2020: "America First Tour" with Matt Gaetz
In 2020, Greene and Representative Matt Gaetz launched the "America First Tour," spreading unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and promoting their far-right agenda.
2020: Distancing from QAnon
During her 2020 campaign, Greene attempted to distance herself from the QAnon conspiracy theory, claiming she no longer held those beliefs and had encountered "misinformation".
January 4, 2021: Greene Calls for Decertification of Georgia Election Results
On January 4, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the decertification of the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
January 2021: Greene claims Parkland shooting was a false flag
In January 2021, it was revealed that Marjorie Taylor Greene had claimed that the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was an organized false flag operation.
January 2021: Greene's staffer threatens reporter
In January 2021, a staffer of Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to have WRCB-TV reporter Meredith Aldis arrested when she tried to ask Greene a question at a town hall event about her harassment of David Hogg.
January 2021: Swearing-In and Relocation to Rome
By January 2021, when Greene was sworn into office, she had relocated to Rome, which is located within Georgia's 14th congressional district.
January 2021: Greene Makes Controversial Remarks about Race and Religion
In January 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her desire to "trade" British commentator Katie Hopkins "for some of our white people here that have no appreciation for our country."
January 2021: Deletion of Controversial Social Media Posts
In January 2021, Greene deleted past social media posts containing racist, antisemitic, and Islamophobic content as well as support for QAnon, acknowledging the controversy they generated.
January 2021: Refusal to Wear Masks During Capitol Riot
During the storming of the Capitol in January 2021, Greene and other Republicans refused to wear masks inside a secured room shared with other members of Congress. It was later reported that several representatives tested positive for COVID-19 after the event, including Bonnie Watson Coleman, Pramila Jayapal, and Brad Schneider.
January 2021: Resurfacing of Support for Frazzledrip Conspiracy Theory
In January 2021, a 2018 Facebook post resurfaced showing Greene's agreement with the Frazzledrip conspiracy theory, which falsely claims Hillary Clinton is involved in a satanic child murder. Greene dismissed the findings as "Communist bloggers" work.
January 17, 2021: Greene's Twitter Account Locked for Policy Violations
On January 17, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account was locked for 12 hours due to "multiple violations" of the platform's civic integrity policy. This action followed similar removals of QAnon-related accounts. Greene had posted false claims about voter fraud and criticized election officials in Georgia. Upon returning, she criticized Twitter, stating, "Contrary to how highly you think of yourself and your moral platitude, you are not the judge of humanity. God is."
January 21, 2021: Impeachment Efforts Against President Biden
On January 21, 2021, Greene initiated efforts to impeach President Biden based on unsubstantiated claims, demonstrating her continued opposition to the Biden administration.
January 27, 2021: Calls for Greene's Expulsion from Congress
On January 27, 2021, Representatives Jimmy Gomez and Jake Auchincloss called for Greene's expulsion from Congress due to her threats of violence against colleagues and her controversial statements, leading to increased scrutiny of her actions.
January 29, 2021: Resolution to Censure Greene Introduced
On January 29, 2021, a resolution to censure Greene was introduced, condemning her threatening behavior and calling for her resignation, further emphasizing the serious concerns surrounding her conduct.
January 30, 2021: Saturday Night Live Satire
On January 30, 2021, Saturday Night Live aired a sketch featuring Cecily Strong portraying Marjorie Taylor Greene, satirizing Greene's espousal of conspiracy theories and controversial remarks.
February 1, 2021: Calls for Greene's Removal from Committee Assignments
On February 1, 2021, Democrats, including Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, strongly condemned Marjorie Taylor Greene's incendiary statements and promotion of conspiracy theories. They called for her removal from committee assignments, arguing that her behavior was "appalling" and had "helped fuel domestic terrorism, endangered lives of her colleagues and brought shame on the entire House of Representatives." House majority leader Steny Hoyer gave Republican leaders an ultimatum to strip Greene of her committee seats within 72 hours or face a vote on the motion.
February 2, 2021: Greene Co-Sponsors Bill to Ban Pride Flags at Embassies
On February 2, 2021, Greene lent her support to the Old Glory Only Act, a bill that sought to prohibit US embassies from displaying pride flags.
February 3, 2021: Greene Addresses Controversy and House Vote on Committee Removal
On February 3, 2021, amidst growing controversy, Marjorie Taylor Greene addressed the House Republican Conference, distancing herself from her past social media content. She received a standing ovation. Instead of complete removal, Kevin McCarthy suggested moving her to the Small Business Committee. The Democratic-controlled House Rules Committee passed a motion for her removal. On February 4, the full House voted 230 to 199 to remove Greene from her committees, with 11 Republicans joining Democrats. Greene described herself as "freed", calling the committees part of "basically a tyrannically controlled government".
February 4, 2021: Removal from Committee Roles
On February 4, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Greene from all committee roles in response to her endorsements of political violence.
February 9, 2021: Greene Apologizes for Use of Offensive Language
On February 9, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was confronted by Shaun Holmes, the father of a child with Down syndrome, about her past use of the word "retard." Greene claimed it was "slang" and offered an apology for any offense caused.
February 2021: Public Opinion on Greene
In February 2021, following her removal from committee assignments, a YouGov poll revealed that 45% of surveyed U.S. adults viewed Marjorie Taylor Greene unfavorably. By May 2021, a Morning Consult poll suggested that while many GOP voters had no opinion on Greene, those who did viewed her favorably. By July 2021, opinions on Greene within her own congressional district were divided.
February 2021: CrossFit Distances Itself from Greene
In February 2021, CrossFit, a fitness company Greene was associated with, attempted to distance itself from her controversial statements. Spokesperson Andrew Weinstein emphasized CrossFit's support for respectful dialogue and opposition to "loathsome and dangerous lies," attributed to Greene.
February 24, 2021: Greene Attempts to Block Equality Act
On February 24, 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene attempted to block the Equality Act during debate, claiming it would "destroy God's creation." She proposed an alternative bill protecting religious rights and restricting transgender participation in sports. In response to Representative Marie Newman displaying a transgender pride flag, Greene posted a transphobic sign outside her office.
March 2021: Opposition to Vaccine Passports and "Corporate Communism"
By March 2021, private and public entities were exploring vaccine passports. In response, Greene took to social media, suggesting that the plan could be "Biden's mark of the beast" and calling it "corporate communism." She introduced legislation, the We Will Not Comply Act, to ban vaccine passports.
March 2021: Greene Votes Against Condemning Myanmar Coup
In March 2021, Greene was among a small group of House Republicans who voted against a measure condemning the coup d'état in Myanmar. The reasons behind her vote were not immediately clear.
March 19, 2021: Greene Barred from Blocking Users and Fined
As of March 19, 2021, resulting from an out-of-court settlement with MeidasTouch, a political action committee that sued Greene for violating its First Amendment rights, Marjorie Taylor Greene was prohibited from blocking anyone on her public Twitter or other social media accounts while in office. She was also mandated to pay $10,000 to cover MeidasTouch's legal fees. MeidasTouch indicated it would donate the money to non-profit organizations.
April 15, 2021: Vote Against National Marrow Donor Program Reauthorization
On April 15, 2021, Greene and Boebert were the only two votes against a bill to reauthorize the National Marrow Donor Program. Greene's explanation for her vote was based on the false claim that the bill did not prevent taxpayer funding of aborted fetal tissue.
April 2021: Greene Supports Bill Restricting Transgender Students
In April 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene supported a bill that aimed to prevent transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
April 16, 2021: Greene Briefly Associated with America First Caucus
On April 16, 2021, reports emerged about Marjorie Taylor Greene's interest in launching an America First Caucus alongside other House Republicans. The caucus aimed to promote "uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions." While Greene's office initially indicated an imminent launch, she later distanced herself from the caucus, claiming it was an early-stage proposal she hadn't reviewed.
May 2021: Homestead Exemption Controversy
In May 2021, Greene was reported to have broken Georgia law by claiming homestead exemptions on two properties, a violation as only one exemption is legally allowed.
May 2021: Confrontation with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
In May 2021, Greene aggressively confronted Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accusing her of supporting antifa and Black Lives Matter, highlighting the tense and divisive political climate.
May 2021: Public Opinion on Greene
In February 2021, following her removal from committee assignments, a YouGov poll revealed that 45% of surveyed U.S. adults viewed Marjorie Taylor Greene unfavorably. By May 2021, a Morning Consult poll suggested that while many GOP voters had no opinion on Greene, those who did viewed her favorably. By July 2021, opinions on Greene within her own congressional district were divided.
May 18, 2021: First Fine for Not Wearing a Mask on House Floor
On May 18, 2021, Greene received her first fine of $500 for not wearing a mask on the House floor. This marked the beginning of a series of fines imposed on Greene for repeatedly violating mask-wearing rules.
May 21, 2021: FEC Complaint Filed Against Greene
On May 21, 2021, Common Cause filed a complaint against Marjorie Taylor Greene with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). They alleged a violation of campaign finance laws related to an advertisement appearance Greene made on behalf of a super PAC targeting Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. The complaint centered on Greene's call to "fight back now, before it's too late," followed by a separate voice-over soliciting contributions, potentially implying unlawful solicitation of unlimited contributions.
June 4, 2021: Call for Investigation into Fauci and COVID-19 Origins
On June 4, 2021, Greene addressed a letter to President Biden, demanding an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), concerning his statements about the origin of SARS-CoV-2. In the letter, she labeled COVID-19 a "manufactured plague" resulting from a "Chinese-made virus."
June 2021: Greene Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In June 2021, Greene joined a group of House Republicans in voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
June 2021: Greene Introduces Bill to Abolish ATF
In June 2021, Greene introduced a bill aimed at abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Additionally, this bill sought to provide financial support to families of Border Patrol agents who were killed during Operation Fast and Furious.
June 15, 2021: Criticism from Late Night Hosts
On June 15, 2021, following Greene's visit to the Holocaust Museum, late night television hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Trevor Noah, and Joy Behar criticized Greene's understanding of the Holocaust and her apology for previous controversial statements.
June 2021: Late Show with Stephen Colbert Satire
In June 2021, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired a satirical calendar song mocking Greene for requesting President Biden respond to her letter by "June 31", a nonexistent date.
June 2021: Greene Makes Transphobic Statements
In June 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene made several controversial statements regarding transgender people. She referred to transgender women as "men playing dress up" and questioned their identities. She also labeled the education of LGBT topics in schools as "mental/emotional child abuse."
June 2021: Vote Against Congressional Gold Medal
In June 2021, Greene voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Capitol Police for defending the Capitol Building during the January 6th attack.
June 2021: Opposition to Congressional Gold Medal for Capitol Police and Interest in January 6 Committee
In June 2021, Greene voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 and expressed interest in joining the House Select Committee investigating the attack, demonstrating her controversial stance on the events of that day.
July 7, 2021: Greene Rejects Trump Reinstatement Conspiracy Theory
During an interview with Steve Bannon on July 7, 2021, Greene distanced herself from a conspiracy theory that suggested Trump would be reinstated as president in August 2021.
July 2021: Public Opinion on Greene
In February 2021, following her removal from committee assignments, a YouGov poll revealed that 45% of surveyed U.S. adults viewed Marjorie Taylor Greene unfavorably. By May 2021, a Morning Consult poll suggested that while many GOP voters had no opinion on Greene, those who did viewed her favorably. By July 2021, opinions on Greene within her own congressional district were divided.
July 2021: Greene's Comments on Chinese Nationals and Afghan Allies
In July 2021, Greene expressed extreme views on Chinese nationals residing in the United States, suggesting she would expel those loyal to the Chinese Communist Party. In the same month, she voted against the bipartisan ALLIES Act, which aimed to increase the number of visas for Afghan allies who aided the US military during the war in Afghanistan.
July 2021: Greene Dismisses COVID-19 Variants
In July 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene downplayed the severity of COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, stating that "no one cares." She spread misinformation about the virus, claiming it was not dangerous for those under 65 or those who are not obese, even though people in these demographics were also dying from the virus.
August 2021: Financial Disclosures Reveal Ownership of Vaccine Manufacturer Stocks
August 2021 financial disclosures revealed that in 2020, Greene held stocks in three COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca. Her holdings were valued at at least $15,000 in both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson and at least $1,000 in AstraZeneca.
August 2021: Greene Rejects Trump Reinstatement Conspiracy Theory
During an interview with Steve Bannon on July 7, 2021, Greene distanced herself from a conspiracy theory that suggested Trump would be reinstated as president in August 2021.
August 2021: Threat to Telecommunications Companies over January 6 Investigation
In August 2021, Greene threatened telecommunications companies that cooperated with the January 6 investigation, further demonstrating her attempts to obstruct the inquiry.
August 2021: Greene Makes Claims about COVID-19 and Vaccines
During an August 2021 fundraising event, Greene made several controversial statements about COVID-19 and vaccines. She claimed that President Biden would send agents to people's homes to check vaccination status, referencing Second Amendment rights in a suggestive manner. She also baselessly claimed that the virus was an "experiment" by Dr. Fauci. While her office initially dismissed these statements as conspiracy theories, Greene later admitted that COVID-19 was spreading, but downplayed its severity and falsely asserted that hospitals were not overwhelmed.
September 2021: FEC Inquiry into Unitemized Campaign Contributions
In September 2021, the Federal Election Commission investigated Greene's 2022 re-election campaign regarding a significant amount of unitemized contributions, raising concerns about potential campaign finance violations.
October 2021: Accumulation of Fines for Not Wearing a Mask
By the end of October 2021, Greene had accumulated a total of 20 fines for consistently refusing to wear a mask on the House floor. With each subsequent fine costing $2,500, she had incurred a total of $48,000 in fines.
October 22, 2021: Greene Invests in Trump's Social Media Venture
On October 22, 2021, Greene made a financial investment in Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This SPAC had recently merged with Trump Media & Technology Group, the entity established to fund Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.
November 2021: Greene Condemns Republicans Supporting Infrastructure Bill
In November 2021, Greene vehemently denounced the Republicans who voted in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion bill backed by President Biden. She labeled them "traitors" to the party and their constituents, framing the bill as a "communist takeover." Greene went as far as publicly sharing the office phone numbers of the 13 House Republicans who supported the bill, leading to them receiving a barrage of calls, including death threats.
2021: Start of Congressional Term
Marjorie Taylor Greene began her term as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district in 2021.
2021: Initial Call for "National Divorce"
In late 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene first advocated for a "national divorce" between states based on political ideology, suggesting a separation between Republican and Democrat-led states.
2021: Solaren has no satellites in space by 2021
By 2021, Solaren had not launched any solar power satellites into space, further debunking the conspiracy theory suggested by Marjorie Taylor Greene about the Camp Fire.
2021: Greene Questions Human-Caused Climate Change
In 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed skepticism about the scientific consensus that human activity is the primary driver of climate change, suggesting that "maybe our climate just changes."
2021: Challenge to Electoral College Vote Count and Filing of Impeachment Articles
In 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene was part of a group of Republican legislators who unsuccessfully challenged votes for Joe Biden during the electoral college vote count. She also filed articles of impeachment against President Biden alleging abuse of power.
2021: Greene's Controversial Remarks on Foreign Aid and Guam
In 2021, during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Greene expressed her opposition to foreign aid, suggesting that US tax dollars should only be spent within the country. She included Guam in a list of foreign entities, seemingly unaware that Guam is a US territory. This led to criticism and efforts to educate her on Guam's status.
2021: Investigation into Greene's Role in Taylor Commercial
In 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution conducted an investigation and determined that Greene had no significant presence at Taylor Commercial despite being listed as CFO from 2007 to 2011.
2021: Greene Faces Challenge to Candidacy and Files Lawsuit
In early 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that several Georgia electors had filed a challenge to her eligibility for the 2022 Republican primary ballot, alleging her involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol attack. On April 1, 2022, Greene filed a federal lawsuit, vehemently denying the allegations and seeking to invalidate the state law allowing such challenges as unconstitutional. A federal judge dismissed her challenge on April 18, requiring her to present evidence. After a three-hour testimony on April 22, the judge ruled on May 6 that she was eligible for reelection. However, the final decision rested with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
2021: Chris Christie Criticizes Greene in Memoir
In his 2021 memoir, Republican former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie strongly criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene's rhetoric as "baseless, factless, absurd, and dangerous," particularly her support for QAnon.
2021: Greene's Twitter Accounts Suspended Multiple Times
Throughout 2021, Marjorie Taylor Greene faced numerous suspensions and locks on her Twitter accounts for violating platform policies, including spreading misinformation and violating civic integrity rules. Her personal account was permanently suspended for COVID-19 misinformation, while her official congressional account remained active.
2021: Legal Challenge to Congressional Eligibility
In 2021, Greene's eligibility to serve in Congress was legally challenged, based on allegations of her involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, highlighting the serious consequences of her actions.
February 9, 2022: "Gazpacho Police" Incident
On February 9, 2022, Greene mistakenly referred to the police guarding the Capitol building as "gazpacho police", confusing the Spanish soup with the Gestapo. The gaffe was widely ridiculed.
February 2022: McConnell Criticizes Greene for Attending America First Conference
In February 2022, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene for attending the America First Political Action Conference. McConnell stated that white supremacists and anti-Semitism have no place in the Republican party.
February 2022: Attendance at White Supremacist Conference
In February 2022, Greene spoke at a conference organized by white supremacist Nick Fuentes, who expressed admiration for Putin and Hitler and called the January 6th attack "awesome." Facing criticism for her participation, Greene dismissed it as "identity politics" and an attempt to "cancel" her.
April 1, 2022: Greene Faces Challenge to Candidacy and Files Lawsuit
In early 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that several Georgia electors had filed a challenge to her eligibility for the 2022 Republican primary ballot, alleging her involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol attack. On April 1, 2022, Greene filed a federal lawsuit, vehemently denying the allegations and seeking to invalidate the state law allowing such challenges as unconstitutional. A federal judge dismissed her challenge on April 18, requiring her to present evidence. After a three-hour testimony on April 22, the judge ruled on May 6 that she was eligible for reelection. However, the final decision rested with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
April 2022: Jimmy Kimmel Criticism and Capitol Police Involvement
In April 2022, Jimmy Kimmel criticized Greene for accusing Republicans supporting Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson of being "pro-pedophile". Greene accused Kimmel of threatening violence and contacted the Capitol Police.
April 2022: Greene Criticizes Ketanji Brown Jackson
In April 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Ketanji Brown Jackson for not defining "woman" in response to Senator Marsha Blackburn's questioning. Greene stated that women are created from "Adam's rib" and are "the weaker sex."
April 28, 2022: Greene's anti-Catholic comments
On April 28, 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene accused the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops of 'destroying' America with their work regarding immigrants and refugees. Her comments were widely condemned, and she was labeled a disgrace by Catholic League President Bill Donohue.
May 2022: "Peach Tree Dish" Gaffe
In May 2022, Greene again made a linguistic error during a livestream, calling a Petri dish a "peach tree dish".
May 2022: Promotion of "Peach Tree Dish" Conspiracy Theory
In May 2022, Greene promoted a conspiracy theory that the U.S. government planned to force people to eat fake meat grown in a "peach tree dish" by Bill Gates, misusing the term "petri dish" and perpetuating unfounded claims.
May 2022: Greene Makes False Claims About LGBT Individuals
In May 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claimed that straight people would become extinct due to LGBT-inclusive educators, whom she labeled "trans terrorists." She also wrongly linked the perpetrator of the Robb Elementary School shooting to the transgender community.
May 2022: Greene spreads misinformation about Robb Elementary School shooter
In May 2022, following the Robb Elementary School shooting, Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claimed that the shooter had engaged in cross-dressing and was groomed by a third party, suggesting without evidence that a former FBI agent was involved.
June 1, 2022: Greene Calls for End to Pride Month
On June 1, 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly stated that Pride Month, which celebrates LGBT individuals, should be abolished.
June 2022: Greene Criticizes Canada's Gun Control Proposals
In June 2022, Greene expressed concerns over Canada's proposed gun control measures. She contended that these laws would render Canada more susceptible to invasion by a stronger nation, specifically mentioning Russia, with whom she claimed the US was at odds.
July 7, 2022: Greene criticizes Georgia Guidestones
On July 7, 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the Georgia Guidestones, claiming they represented a nefarious future of population control. The monument was dynamited by unknown saboteurs on the same day.
July 2022: Twitter Labels Greene's Tweets as Hateful Conduct
In July 2022, Twitter took action against two of Marjorie Taylor Greene's tweets in which she misgendered and deadnamed Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine. The platform labeled the tweets as violations of its hateful conduct rules but did not remove them, citing public interest in their accessibility.
July 2022: Greene Makes Controversial Statements Regarding Highland Park Shooting
Following the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting, Greene put forward a controversial theory, suggesting the incident was orchestrated to push Republicans towards supporting stricter gun control. She pointed to the shooting's location in an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood and contrasted it with the lack of similar incidents during Pride month, implying a targeted attack against "MAGA month." While she acknowledged her claims might appear conspiratorial, she defended them as "the news a month early."
August 2022: Conspiracy Theory Regarding Ayman al-Zawahiri's Death
In August 2022, Greene promoted a conspiracy theory that the U.S. government orchestrated the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri to boost President Biden's political standing, highlighting her continued embrace of unfounded claims.
August 2022: Greene Makes False Claims about Climate Change
In August 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene made inaccurate claims about climate change, stating, "People die in the cold. This Earth warming, and carbon, is actually healthy for us." She contradicted the scientific consensus that climate change will likely have significant and increasing costs over time, calling for defunding of climate change initiatives.
August 19, 2022: Greene Introduces "Protect Children's Innocence Act"
On August 19, 2022, Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced the "Protect Children's Innocence Act." This legislation aimed to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender youth, making it punishable by up to 25 years in prison. The bill also proposed prohibiting the use of federal funds and health insurance coverage for such care, and restricting educational institutions from providing instruction on gender-affirming care.
September 2022: Multiple Impeachment Resolutions Against President Biden
By September 2022, Greene had introduced several resolutions to impeach Biden, highlighting her ongoing attempts to challenge his presidency.
September 2022: Divorce Filing
Perry Greene filed for divorce from Marjorie Taylor Greene in September 2022, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage.
November 2022: Greene Promotes Anti-Vaccine Film "Died Suddenly"
In November 2022, Greene promoted the film "Died Suddenly," which propagates misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and conspiracy theories related to a "Great Reset."
November 2022: Greene's Twitter Account Reinstated
In November 2022, following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account was reinstated after a previous permanent suspension for spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
November 2022: Greene Uses Anti-LGBTQ Slur
In November 2022, following California state senator Scott Wiener's characterization of "groomer" as an anti-LGBTQ hate word, Marjorie Taylor Greene responded by stating that her "Protect Children's Innocence Act" would stop "communist groomers" like Wiener.
November 2022: Re-election to Congress
Greene was re-elected to Congress in November 2022, securing a second term despite the controversies surrounding her first term.
December 22, 2022: Divorce Finalized
Greene's divorce from Perry Greene was finalized on December 22, 2022.
2022: White House Criticizes Greene's Stance on Student Loan Forgiveness
In 2022, the White House publicly criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene's attacks on its student loan forgiveness program. They highlighted what they deemed as hypocrisy, as Greene had received forgiveness for a substantial loan through the Paycheck Protection Program.
2022: Re-election to Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene was reelected to Congress in 2022.
January 2023: Appointment to New Committee Roles
In January 2023, Greene was given new committee assignments. This followed her previous removal from all committee assignments in February 2021 due to controversial remarks she had made before her election to Congress.
January 2023: Appointment to New Committee Roles
Marjorie Taylor Greene was appointed to new committee roles in January 2023.
February 2023: Advocacy for "National Divorce"
In February 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene reiterated her calls for a "national divorce" between Republican and Democrat-led states, sparking controversy and condemnation from both Democrats and some Republicans.
April 15, 2023: Greene Tweets Climate Change Denial
On April 15, 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a tweet dismissing climate change as a "scam." She asserted that fossil fuels are "natural and amazing" and alleged that powerful individuals are profiting from the belief that carbon is harmful. The chart included in her tweet omitted carbon dioxide and methane, the two most significant greenhouse gas emissions.
June 2023: Expulsion 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.
June 2023: Expulsion from the Freedom Caucus
In June 2023, Greene was expelled from the House Freedom Caucus following a vote by its members. This decision stemmed from an incident where Greene directed an insult towards fellow caucus member Lauren Boebert during a debate on the House floor. The expulsion marked a historic event, as it was the first instance of the group voting to expel one of its own members. Although the derogatory remark towards Boebert was cited as the primary reason for her expulsion, Greene's departure was also influenced by her divergence from certain caucus positions and her alignment with Speaker McCarthy, who faced opposition from numerous caucus members during the speaker election.
June 22, 2023: Introduction of Resolutions to Expunge Trump's Impeachments
On June 22, 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik jointly introduced resolutions aimed at expunging both of former President Donald Trump's impeachments. Notably, the following day, Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy expressed his support for these resolutions.
November 2023: Release of Memoir "MTG"
In November 2023, Greene released her memoir, "MTG", published by Winning Team Publishing. The book recounts her personal history, political campaigns, and experiences as a U.S. representative.
2023: Relationship with Brian Glenn
Following her divorce, Greene began dating Brian Glenn, the director of programming for the Right Side Broadcasting Network, in 2023.
2023: Expulsion from House Freedom Caucus
In 2023, Greene was voted out of the House Freedom Caucus for insulting another member, Lauren Boebert. Greene reportedly called Boebert a "little bitch" and criticized Boebert for copying articles of impeachment against Biden. This incident marked Greene's expulsion from the group.
2023: Greene Votes for Removal of US Troops from Syria
In 2023, Greene joined a group of Republicans in voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, a resolution that would compel President Biden to withdraw US troops from Syria within a six-month timeframe.
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.
2024: Greene's Controversial Stance on Ukraine War and Proposed Amendment
In 2024, Greene proposed an amendment to a House bill concerning foreign aid to Ukraine. This amendment would mandate that any House member voting in favor of the bill must also enlist in the Ukrainian military. This proposal was widely seen as provocative and unrealistic. Throughout the Russo-Ukrainian War, Greene has consistently aligned herself with Russian propaganda narratives, echoing claims of Ukraine being a "Nazi" state while praising Vladimir Putin. She has also minimized Russia's role as the aggressor in the conflict, suggesting that Ukraine provoked the invasion. These stances have drawn criticism, with some figures labeling her "Moscow Marjorie" for her pro-Kremlin rhetoric.
2024: Interest in Serving as Secretary of Homeland Security
In 2024, during an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Greene expressed a strong interest in potentially serving as the Secretary of Homeland Security if Trump were to win the upcoming election.