In a surprising turn of events, Rep.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has garnered unexpected praise from Joy Behar, co-host of ABC's daytime roundtable.
Behar commended Greene for her apparent shift in allegiance, noting that she is "smarter than we thought" for distancing herself from her Republican colleagues on several issues. This acknowledgment came on the heels of Greene's debut appearance on the show, which coincided with significant Democratic victories in recent elections.
According to Mediaite, during her appearance, Greene faced pointed questions from host Whoopi Goldberg regarding the ramifications of a government shutdown and the potential loss of benefits. Her responses took the co-hosts by surprise, prompting Behar to jest about Greene's potential alignment with the Democratic Party.
Reflecting on Greene's stance, Behar remarked, "Whatshisname Trump is going to have to learn how to pronounce Mamdanis name now. Thats gonna be rough on him. Before we even talk about that, I have to say Marjorie Taylor Greene was on the show yesterday and her timing couldnt have been better."
Behar continued, "I mean, shes basically turning on the Republicans in several areas. Of course, continuing to say she loves Trump because why wouldnt you, because the retribution against her would be horrible, so she stays there. And then today the Democrats pulled it out of the air and did it. So she was right, shes smarter than we thought."
Greene's recent media appearances have been marked by her outspoken criticism of House Republicans' strategies, including their approach to the government shutdown. She has not shied away from calling out House Speaker Mike Johnson and has demanded transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Furthermore, Greene has voiced concerns about the adverse effects on vulnerable constituents reliant on programs like SNAP and Medicaid.
While Greene remains cautious about severing ties with President Donald Trump, she has not hesitated to critique his foreign policy, labeling it "an America Last strategy." This nuanced position highlights Greene's willingness to challenge her party's orthodoxy while maintaining her allegiance to Trump, a balancing act that reflects the complexities of contemporary conservative politics.
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