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Newsweek
6 days ago
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Turns on GOP, Says Republicans Are Anti-Women
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia and steadfast supporter of President Donald Trump, has publicly criticized her party over its treatment of women and has said the GOP is out of step with the priorities of the Make American Great Again movement. "I don't know if the Republican Party is leaving me, or if I'm kind of not relating to Republican Party as much anymore," she told the Daily Mail. She added that women in her party were "really sick and tired of the way men treat Republican women." Newsweek has contacted the Republican Party and the White House for comment via email outside working hours. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on July 22. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on July 22. AP Why It Matters Internal GOP dynamics appear to be growing more volatile ahead of the 2026 midterms. Though Greene remains a vocal supporter of the president, her message highlights a broader struggle over the future of the Republican Party as ideological tensions surface on issues such as foreign policy and gender representation. What To Know Speaking with the Daily Mail, Greene accused men in the Republican Party of treating women badly. "I think there's other women in our party that are really sick and tired of the way men treat Republican women," she said. "I think there's other women—Republican women—and I'm just giving my opinion here, who are really sick and tired of them," the congresswoman continued. "And the one that really got shafted was Elise Stefanik." Shortly after winning the November 2024 presidential election, Trump nominated Stefanik, a Republican representative from New York, to the role of United Nations ambassador. However, in March, the president withdrew the nomination amid concerns over the GOP's slim House majority. Mike Waltz was nominated for the role instead on the heels of losing his job as national security adviser after including a journalist in a Signal group chat where top Trump administration officials shared sensitive information about an American attack on Yemen. "How does he get awarded after 'Signalgate?'" Greene told the Daily Mail. "Isn't that weird … who awarded him that?" Greene also said the Republican Party was reverting to its "neocon" past and failing to represent workers and "regular Americans." "I think the Republican Party has turned its back on America First and the workers and just regular Americans," she said. Greene wants the party to focus on ending foreign aid, cutting down government expenditure, halting increases to the national debt and avoiding inflation. The Georgia lawmaker has previously disagreed with her party on foreign policy, especially regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. On social media and in public remarks, Greene has described Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide, splitting with her party's stance on Israel as she called attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Other MAGA figures who, at varying degrees, have broken from the party to criticize Israel include longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon, conservative commentator and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly. What People Are Saying Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene told the Daily Mail: "I don't know what the hell happened with the Republican Party. I really don't. But I'll tell you one thing, the course that it's on, I don't want to have anything to do with it, and I, I just don't care anymore." President Donald Trump previously wrote on Truth Social about Representative Elise Stefanik: "The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations. Therefore, Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People. Speaker Johnson is thrilled!" Greene previously wrote on X about Israel: "It's the most truthful and easiest thing to say that Oct 7th in Israel was horrific and all hostages must be returned, but so is the genocide, humanitarian crisis, and starvation happening in Gaza." A State Department spokesperson previously told Newsweek: "President Trump and Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio want a better life for the people of Gaza and are acutely aware of the dire humanitarian situation. We are supportive of creative efforts to relieve the humanitarian situation in Gaza." What Happens Next With Greene and other MAGA figures expressing open disappointment with party leadership, observers expect continued public disagreements over candidate selection, congressional priorities and U.S. foreign policy. Trump has not publicly criticized Greene, and she remains highly popular with his base, suggesting her influence within the broader America First movement is unlikely to fade, even as her relationship with the party establishment may become more strained. As congressional races and major legislative debates approach, the consequences of this fracture within the GOP remain to be seen.
Newsweek
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Marjorie Taylor Greene Defies Trump on Israel: 'Genocide'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Donald Trump's allies, appears to have become the first Republican to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide. Her statement signals a rare departure from the party's long-standing support for Israel, even as she continues to publicly align herself with Trump and the Make America Great Again movement. Newsweek has contacted Greene and the White House for further comment. Why It Matters The term "genocide" carries serious legal and diplomatic implications. Defined by the United Nations as acts committed with intent to destroy a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, its use by a sitting member of Congress—particularly a Republican—marks a rare challenge to the dominant U.S. narrative on the war in Gaza. Israel launched its offensive following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks, which killed about 1,200 people. The group also abducted more than 250 hostages. In the months since, Israel's military campaign has drawn global concern over civilian casualties and the scale of destruction. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in Washington, D.C., on July 22. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in Washington, D.C., on July 22. Tom Williams/AP Photo What To Know On Monday, Greene wrote on X, "It's the most truthful and easiest thing to say that Oct 7th in Israel was horrific and all hostages must be returned, but so is the genocide, humanitarian crisis, and starvation happening in Gaza." Her comment reflects mounting political tension over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and places the congresswoman from Georgia in alignment with international rights groups that have warned Israel may be committing war crimes. Greene's remark also puts her at odds with most Republicans in Congress, who have rejected such language while continuing to back U.S. military aid to Israel. The congresswoman went on to argue that supporting such actions not only harms innocent people but also risks increasing antisemitism by associating Jewish identity with state violence. I remember the first time I met Randy Fine when he was a candidate before he barely won Florida's deep red 6th district seat, as we were being told he might actually lose the seat because the strong Trump district couldn't relate to him and didn't like him. He was telling me that… — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) July 29, 2025 Randy Fine Greene's post referenced Representative Randy Fine of Florida, a fellow Republican and vocal Israel defender who denied that Palestinians in Gaza were facing starvation. On Sunday, Fine wrote on X: "There is no starvation. Everything about the 'Palestinian' cause is a lie." On July 22, in response to an ABC News report that 15 people—including four children—had died from malnutrition and famine in Gaza in 24 hours, Fine wrote: "Release the hostages. Until then, starve away." Greene said in her post, "I can only imagine how Florida's 6th district feels now that their Representative … openly calls for starving innocent people and children." Growing Criticism This is not Greene's first rebuke of U.S. policy toward Israel. Earlier this month, she introduced an amendment to strip funding from Israel's missile defense system—a proposal that failed in a 6–422 vote. She has also posted about the suffering of Palestinian children and described the situation in Gaza as "horrific." In a June social media post—two days after Trump ordered a bombing in Iran—Greene accused the president of a "bait and switch" on the MAGA agenda. "NO MORE FOREIGN WARS. NO MORE REGIME CHANGE. WORLD PEACE," she wrote, referencing Trump's 2024 campaign message. Palestinians inspect the site struck by an Israeli bombardment in Muwasi, Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on July 28. Palestinians inspect the site struck by an Israeli bombardment in Muwasi, Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on July 28. Mariam Dagga/AP Photo Trump on Gaza Hunger Trump said on Monday that there was "real starvation" in Gaza, adding, "I see it, and you can't fake that." He promised the U.S. would do more to address it. Though brief, the statement marked a rare acknowledgment of Palestinian suffering from the president. What Happens Next Greene's break from Republican consensus may intensify debate within the party over Israel, U.S. aid and humanitarian accountability, especially as Trump himself has acknowledged worsening conditions in Gaza.
03-07-2025
- Health
Dems ‘fear monger' on Trump megabill: Rep. McClain
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says cuts to Medicaid will come by eliminating 'able-bodied working adults' from the program.
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Kathy Hochul's Chances of Losing New York Governor Election: Polls
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Governor of New York Kathy Hochul is up for reelection in 2026, and a new poll has found that she is leading a hypothetical primary race and hypothetical general elections, despite the majority of voters saying they want a new governor. A poll taken by the Siena College Research Institute of 800 New York State voters between June 23-26 found that 49 percent of Democratic voters would vote for Hochul in a primary between her, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, and Congressman Ritchie Torres. When asked whether they would want to re-elect Hochul or vote for someone else, 55 percent of people said "someone else." However, when pitted against hypothetical Republican candidates, Hochul polled ahead of her opponents. Governor Hochul has been contacted for comment via email. New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo Why It Matters Opinions on Hochul largely fall along partisan lines, with 69 percent of Democrats approving of her, but only 18 percent of Republicans sharing the same view. This is likely due to her fighting the Trump administration on New York City's congestion pricing plan and on immigration. Hochul's race comes at a tumultuous time in New York Democratic politics. She is yet to endorse Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, distancing herself from his democratic-socialist stance and his opinions on Israel. What To Know The Sienna poll for a Democratic primary put Hochul against Delgado and Torres. Torres has not officially announced his candidacy for governor yet, and has said he would not run if Mamdani wins the mayoral race. Delgado was appointed by Hochul to his position in 2022, but is now primarying his boss. He did not name Hochul in his announcement, saying: "Listen, the powerful and well-connected have their champions. I'm running for governor to be yours." The Republican race is currently being won, per the same Sienna poll, by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Elise Stefanik leaving a House Republican Conference meeting with President Donald Trump on the budget reconciliation bill in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Elise Stefanik leaving a House Republican Conference meeting with President Donald Trump on the budget reconciliation bill in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images Stefanik was originally President Donald Trump's pick to be Ambassador to the United Nations, but her nomination was pulled. She has raised millions for a gubernatorial run but has yet to make a formal announcement that she will be joining the race. Per the poll, she leads a Republican primary against Mike Lawler and Bruce Blakeman by 35 percent to Lawler's 18 percent and Blakeman's 7 percent. But, she loses a general election to Hochul by 24 points to Hochul's 47 points. What People Are Saying Elise Stefanik posted on X (formerly Twitter) about a fundraiser in New York: "I ask you all today to join us in this effort to SAVE NEW YORK and fire Kathy Hochul in 2026. This is about the people of New York. And it's going to take fighters all across this state to get this done." Kathy Hochul for Governor site: "As Governor, Kathy has taken decisive action to deliver immediate relief to working and middle class families and small businesses, beat back the pandemic, and accelerate New York's economic recovery. In addition, she has reaffirmed New York's position as a national leader in defending reproductive rights and in combating climate change." What Happens Next The New York gubernatorial race is not until 2026. According to the poll, 43 percent of people do not know, or have no opinion on, Stefanik, meaning that as more people get to know her, the polls will likely move.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Thomas Massie Jokes He'd Like Ceasefire With Trump After Iran Rift
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire," a Republican congressman who was at odds with Trump over U.S. involvement in the conflict joked that he would also like a ceasefire with the president. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email on Monday. The Context Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky skewered Trump after the president authorized U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites without congressional approval. Trump's decision to launch the strikes came after Israel sparked a war with Iran on June 13 with a series of missile strikes that decimated Iran's military chain-of-command and nuclear infrastructure. Israel's strikes threw a wrench into Iran-U.S. diplomatic efforts toward reaching a new nuclear deal. On Saturday, the U.S. entered the conflict by dropping 14 Massive Ordinance Penetrator (MOP) bombs, known as "bunker buster" bombs, and more than two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles at three Iranian nuclear sites. Trump administration officials said the strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but the full extent of the damage is not known. Representative Thomas Massie exits a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on June 4. Representative Thomas Massie exits a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on June 4. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images What To Know Trump on Monday evening announced that Iran and Israel had come to a ceasefire agreement that would go into effect early Tuesday, though the formal terms of the agreement have not been released. CNN's Manu Raju asked Massie after the announcement whether Trump deserves credit for it, to which Massie replied that it's "too soon to say." "There was another way to do this where you could still get credit, where you do it constitutionally," the Kentucky Republican said. He then quipped: "I'd like a ceasefire between me and President Trump, if I can get the same deal after his bunker busters he dropped on me." Massie has long been a thorn in Trump's side, but tensions between the two men ratcheted up this year, when Massie lambasted the Trump-backed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" working its way through Congress and slammed Trump over his decision to go around lawmakers to bomb Iran. Trump railed against Massie over the weekend, calling the Kentucky Republican a "simple-minded 'grandstander,'" a "pathetic LOSER" and a "BUM." The president and his team have also made clear that they want Massie out of Congress. "He should be a Democrat because he is more aligned with them than with the Republican Party," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Monday. Trump's senior political advisers, Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita, also launched a political action committee (PAC) dedicated to unseating Massie, Axios reported. The Kentucky lawmaker told CNN on Monday that he can hold his own against a Trump-backed Republican primary opponent. Trump's "endorsement's worth about 10 points and I can sustain that," he told Raju. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
