Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman, has stunned colleagues with her surprise resignation announcement late on Friday, citing her refusal to be seen as a 'battered wife' after a public fallout with Donald Trump.
The move has been met with criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic congresswoman and frequent sparring partner of Greene's. In a statement on Instagram, Ocasio-Cortez accused Greene of timing her departure just days after her pension kicks in and criticized her voting record on healthcare, including cutting Medicaid and reducing tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
Greene had made waves with her outspoken stance against Trump's handling of sensitive issues such as the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. However, she claims that being expected to defend him during impeachment proceedings was too much to bear, comparing herself to a 'battered wife'.
However, Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Greene for not backing up her rhetoric with actions, pointing out that she had voted in favor of gutting healthcare programs despite publicly denouncing them. Greene also faced criticism over her stock trading, which Trump and others have accused of being a breach of ethics.
Greene's departure from Congress has been welcomed by some on the Republican side, including Thomas Massie, who described her as 'what a true Representative should be'. Kentucky congressman Massie expressed sadness for the country but happiness for Greene, saying she embodies what a genuine public servant looks like.
Trump also weighed in on Greene's announcement, describing her as 'Traitor' and stating that she had decided to quit due to 'PLUMMETING Poll Numbers'. However, he later softened his stance, expressing appreciation for her service to the country and indicating a desire to see her revive her political career.
The move has been met with criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic congresswoman and frequent sparring partner of Greene's. In a statement on Instagram, Ocasio-Cortez accused Greene of timing her departure just days after her pension kicks in and criticized her voting record on healthcare, including cutting Medicaid and reducing tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
Greene had made waves with her outspoken stance against Trump's handling of sensitive issues such as the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. However, she claims that being expected to defend him during impeachment proceedings was too much to bear, comparing herself to a 'battered wife'.
However, Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Greene for not backing up her rhetoric with actions, pointing out that she had voted in favor of gutting healthcare programs despite publicly denouncing them. Greene also faced criticism over her stock trading, which Trump and others have accused of being a breach of ethics.
Greene's departure from Congress has been welcomed by some on the Republican side, including Thomas Massie, who described her as 'what a true Representative should be'. Kentucky congressman Massie expressed sadness for the country but happiness for Greene, saying she embodies what a genuine public servant looks like.
Trump also weighed in on Greene's announcement, describing her as 'Traitor' and stating that she had decided to quit due to 'PLUMMETING Poll Numbers'. However, he later softened his stance, expressing appreciation for her service to the country and indicating a desire to see her revive her political career.
she really did take a stand against trump on some super sensitive issues like epstein's files but now she's saying it was too much for her? idk man, it feels like a pretty convenient exit strategy. and ocasio-cortez is totes right to call her out on her voting record - cutting medicaid and tax credits for the affordable care act? that's not exactly being a 'genuine public servant' if you ask me 
i'm curious to see how this plays out though, especially with trump trying to soften his criticism.
. like, marjorie taylor greene is basically saying she can't take it anymore - being seen as 'battered wife' implies someone's always pushing their limits, never giving them space to breathe or be themselves. and then you've got alexandria ocasio-cortez on the other side, calling her out for not following through on her words... but isn't that kinda like what happens when we're in relationships too? we talk about change, but do we really do it? 
and what does massie's comment mean - is he saying she was a breath of fresh air or did he just want someone to blame for his own party's issues? anyway, it's like... sometimes you gotta walk away from toxic situations, even if it means leaving behind the thing that's supposed to 'save' you 
. life lesson: know when to set boundaries, and don't be afraid to leave what's holding you back behind 
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand 
I gotta say, Marjorie Taylor Greene's timing on quitting is super shady 
. Like, she just so happens to announce it after her pension kicks in? 
, calling her out for being all talk and no action. Greene's whole "battered wife" thing is pretty cringeworthy too 
. It's like, if you're really that uncomfortable with defending Trump, maybe just take a seat on the bench? 
He's basically saying Greene was "what a true Representative should be"? Give me a break 
. He's just trying to spin her departure as some kind of heroic move 
. "Traitor" one minute, "appreciation for her service" the next? 
... Ocasio-Cortez totally roasted her on Instagram and I gotta agree, it was low for Greene to compare herself to a 'battered wife' 
... Massie's comments about Greene being a 'true Representative' were actually pretty refreshing 
... and Trump just had to go and be his usual divisive self 
... Greene might wanna think twice before trying to revive her career, though 
. I mean, you've got this congresswoman who's basically just bailed on everyone after only being in office for like, what, a year or so? 
And it's not like she had any major accomplishments to her name that could make people think twice about letting her go 
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Like, come on Donald, you're not fooling anyone with your attempts to gaslight this situation 
. Maybe she'll surprise us all and become a real hero for once 
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. It takes a lot of courage to admit when things get too much for you. And hey, maybe this is just what Greene needed - a fresh start! 
I'm actually kinda curious to see how Trump reacts in the future... will he try to take her back or leave her alone? Either way, it's all about growth and learning from our experiences 
. Plus, can you imagine if more politicians had the guts to just walk away when they're not feeling themselves? 
That'd be some major progress right there! 
. I'm kinda glad to see some Republican colleagues speaking out against her, though, like Thomas Massie who called her a true Representative 
. Greene's departure is definitely a win for transparency in politics 
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. And Ocasio-Cortez just hit the nail on the head – Greene's words don't match her actions 
. Guess you can take the politician out of Congress, but not the politics out of them 
or at least have some respect for each other's opinions? 
is it just another excuse for her to get out of trouble? anyway, trump's got some nerve trying to turn it around by saying he's gonna help her revive her career... yeah right 
. But Greene is leaving Congress for her own reasons and it's not like Ocasio-Cortez is losing an ally or anything 
. I feel bad for the country now that she's gone, Massie was right about some of those politicians being fake 
. Greene's got some nerve timing it just before her pension kicks in, and to be honest, I don't blame AOC for calling her out on it... Greene's made some questionable moves, like gutting healthcare programs despite ranting about them, and now she's out? About time, if you ask me 
. She needs to take responsibility for her actions and not just blame everyone else. It's like when you're stuck in the mud and need to get outta there - sometimes you gotta dig your own shovel 
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. Maybe it's because they see her as a symbol of the party's craziness 
