MTG criticizes Nancy Mace for smearing Scalise with ‘Democrat BLM rhetoric’.
Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Nancy Mace for Accusing Steve Scalise of Being a “White Supremacist”
Firebrand Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene didn’t hold back in her criticism of fellow Republican Representative Nancy Mace. Greene accused Mace of using Democratic talking points, commonly used by Black Lives Matter supporters, to label House Majority Leader Steve Scalise as a “white supremacist.”
Greene made it clear that she would not be voting for Scalise as the next speaker of the House. Instead, she threw her support behind House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan. However, Greene emphasized that she still likes Scalise and vehemently rejected the allegations against him.
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In a series of posts on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Greene stated, “I’m supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker. I’m not supporting Scalise. I like Steve Scalise, and as I said, I want him to beat cancer, and he should be focused on that.”
She continued, “What I do think is an unfair and quite frankly disgusting attack is members of our conference using Democrat talking points. Using the same lines of attack that Democrats use against every single Republican, every single election, every single day, in these halls of Congress to attack Steve. He isn’t a White Supremacist. We all know that. He’s a good man.”
Greene’s thread included a clip of Mace speaking to CNN, where Mace expressed her refusal to support Scalise due to his attendance at a controversial event over 20 years ago. Scalise has since disavowed the group and claimed he was unaware of their beliefs at the time, having been booked for the event by a staff member.
Mace stated, ”I’ve been very vocal about this in the last couple of days — I personally cannot, in good conscience, vote for someone who attended a white supremacist conference and compared himself to David Duke. I would be doing an enormous disservice to the voters I represent in South Carolina if I were to do that.”
Greene argued that Mace’s comments provided ammunition for the Left to attack half of the Republican conference in the House, as over 100 conservatives had voted for Scalise in a nominating session. She posted, “Support who you want. But when we have a member of our conference using Democrat BLM lines to attack a guy for Speaker that more than 100 of our own conference supports, you’re now saying half the conference supports a white supremacist and giving Dems ammunition against half our conference. I want a speaker we can all unite behind and one that reflects what our Republican voters want. They want an agenda like President Trump’s.”
While Scalise is the Republican nominee, he still lacks enough support to secure the speakership, with some Republicans stating they would vote for Jordan instead.
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The lower chamber has been without a speaker since last week when Representative Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a vote that saw eight Republicans join all Democrats in voting against him. Until a new speaker is elected, the House is unable to carry out any legislative activity.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Mace’s office for comment.
How does Marjorie Taylor Greene’s support for Jim Jordan relate to her accusations against fellow party members
In a scathing critique, firebrand Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her disdain towards fellow Republican Representative Nancy Mace for accusing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of being a “white supremacist.” Greene accused Mace of regurgitating Democratic talking points commonly spoken by supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement.
To make her point clear, Greene declared that she would not be voting for Scalise as the next speaker of the House. Instead, she threw her support behind House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan. However, Greene stressed that she still holds a favorable opinion of Scalise and vehemently refuted the allegations made against him.
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Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Greene publicized her support for Jim Jordan as the speaker, stating, “I’m supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker. I’m not supporting Scalise. I like Steve Scalise, and as I said, I want him to beat cancer, and he should be focused on that.”
Continuing her criticism, Greene expressed her dissatisfaction with fellow party members using Democrat talking points to attack Scalise. She condemned these members for employing the same lines of attack that Democrats use against Republicans on a daily basis. Greene firmly states, “He isn’t a White Supremacist. We all know that. He’s a good man.”
Greene’s strong condemnation of Mace showcases the intensity of the disagreements within the Republican Party. As House Republicans navigate another potential floor fiasco in the speaker vote, it remains to be seen how these differing perspectives will impact the overall dynamics within their ranks.
In conclusion, the fiery exchange between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party. While Greene supports Jim Jordan for the speakership, she made it clear that her opposition to Steve Scalise does not stem from personal animosity. Instead, Greene denounces the allegations of white supremacy against Scalise as unfounded and echoed Democratic talking points used to discredit Republican politicians. This episode underscores the challenges the party faces in maintaining unity and addressing its internal divisions.
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