US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was seen at a recent news conference alongside several survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The gathering of the Republican congresswoman with the victims has raised eyebrows, given her history of making comments that have drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans alike.
During the press conference, Greene expressed admiration for the courage displayed by Epstein's survivors. "They've fought so hard against the most powerful people in the world, even the president of the United States," she stated. The congresswoman's remarks were met with a mix of applause and skepticism from the audience.
The visit to the news conference has sparked concerns among some that Greene may be trying to capitalize on her association with Epstein's victims for political gain. Her comments have also been seen as tone-deaf by many, given the severity of the trauma endured by the survivors.
Greene had previously expressed sympathy towards Epstein in 2019, when she was a candidate for the US House of Representatives. At that time, she referred to him as an "American hero" and suggested that he might have been wrongly accused.
The recent news conference is just the latest controversy surrounding Greene's past statements on Epstein. Her association with his victims raises questions about her judgment and her ability to represent the interests of her constituents effectively.
Greene has yet to explain why she chose to attend the news conference or what she hopes to achieve from this association. The incident is likely to further polarize opinion on the congresswoman, with some viewing her as a strong supporter of victims' rights and others seeing her as someone who is trying to exploit the issue for political purposes.
The US government has taken steps to hold Epstein accountable for his crimes. In 2019, then-President Donald Trump ordered a thorough investigation into Epstein's connections to the White House. However, no credible evidence has surfaced that links Greene or any other prominent figures to Epstein's abuse of minors.
During the press conference, Greene expressed admiration for the courage displayed by Epstein's survivors. "They've fought so hard against the most powerful people in the world, even the president of the United States," she stated. The congresswoman's remarks were met with a mix of applause and skepticism from the audience.
The visit to the news conference has sparked concerns among some that Greene may be trying to capitalize on her association with Epstein's victims for political gain. Her comments have also been seen as tone-deaf by many, given the severity of the trauma endured by the survivors.
Greene had previously expressed sympathy towards Epstein in 2019, when she was a candidate for the US House of Representatives. At that time, she referred to him as an "American hero" and suggested that he might have been wrongly accused.
The recent news conference is just the latest controversy surrounding Greene's past statements on Epstein. Her association with his victims raises questions about her judgment and her ability to represent the interests of her constituents effectively.
Greene has yet to explain why she chose to attend the news conference or what she hopes to achieve from this association. The incident is likely to further polarize opinion on the congresswoman, with some viewing her as a strong supporter of victims' rights and others seeing her as someone who is trying to exploit the issue for political purposes.
The US government has taken steps to hold Epstein accountable for his crimes. In 2019, then-President Donald Trump ordered a thorough investigation into Epstein's connections to the White House. However, no credible evidence has surfaced that links Greene or any other prominent figures to Epstein's abuse of minors.
! I mean, I get it, she wants to show support for the victims, but do you think she really gets what they've been through? She kept calling him "American hero" back in 2019... like, what even is that? 
Greene needs to explain herself, it's not fair to the survivors who've already suffered so much. And omg, some ppl are gonna use this against her campaign, it's gonna be a long haul for her 
I mean... I'm just gonna say it, this is some super sketchy stuff with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jeffrey Epstein. Like, she was basically saying sorry not sorry back in 2019 when she called him an "American hero" 
. And now, suddenly she's got the victims' backs? It just doesn't add up, you know? I'm not buying it. 
she's got some serious nerve attending that news conference with Epstein's survivors. I get it, she wants to be seen as a supporter, but have you thought about the trauma those girls went through? 
Her comments were just tone-deaf and made me question her judgment. It feels like she's more interested in getting attention than actually helping the cause. The US gov has already done their part to hold Epstein accountable, so what's the point of showing up now? 
It's gonna be tough for Greene to shake off this one... 
. And to call him an "American hero" 
. It'd be one thing if she was genuinely advocating for victims' rights, but this feels like a PR stunt to me 
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. I'm not saying she's not interested in victims' rights or anything, but this whole thing just feels so... calculated. Like she's trying to make a statement, even if that statement is "I care about these people" but really it's more like "I need their attention and sympathy". It's all very confusing 
), so it seems kinda weird she's now trying to position herself as a supporter of their cause.
anyway back to epstein... i mean i get why people are upset but isnt she just trying to help the victims or something? 
. And now, here she is, rubbing shoulders with the survivors at this news conference? It just looks like a PR stunt to me. I mean, what's she really hoping to get out of this? Is she trying to boost her credentials or something? 
. We should be supporting survivors, not using them as a prop 
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. We need leaders who are honest and empathetic, not just trying to score points 
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She needs to be more careful with her words though, it's not like we're all gonna forget about Epstein's abuse of minors 