Republicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
In a revealing interview set to air on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” outgoing Republican House member Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her observations about the shifting dynamics among GOP lawmakers regarding Donald Trump. Greene, a staunch supporter of the former president, noted that many of her colleagues were initially dismissive of Trump, often mocking his speaking style and her unwavering support for him. However, she pointed out a significant transformation that occurred following Trump’s victory in the 2024 Republican primary. According to Greene, those same lawmakers who once ridiculed Trump began to openly support him, driven by a mix of political expediency and fear of alienating the party’s base.
Greene’s comments highlight a broader trend within the Republican Party, where loyalty to Trump has become a litmus test for political survival. Her candid remarks reflect a growing sentiment among some party members that supporting Trump is no longer just about ideology but also about maintaining relevance and power within the party. This shift underscores the complexities of party politics, where personal beliefs can be overshadowed by the need to align with the prevailing sentiments of the party’s electorate. Greene’s experience serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which politicians may go to secure their positions, illustrating the often transactional nature of political allegiances in the face of evolving party dynamics.
Georgia lawmaker says colleagues who made fun of president before 2024 win now support him out of fear
Republicans
in
Congress
privately made fun of
Donald Trump
only to come around to support him when he won their party’s 2024 White House nomination, outgoing GOP House member
Marjorie Taylor Greene
said on Sunday.
“I watched many of my colleagues go from making fun of him, making fun of how he talks, making fun of me constantly for supporting him, to when he won the primary in 2024, they all started – excuse my language, Lesley – kissing his ass,” Greene, a Georgia Republican, said in a clip of an interview that is set to air on Sunday on CBS’s
60 Minutes
program.
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