Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses GOP of Causing Government Shutdown Amid Party Rift

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Georgia Republican and vocal supporter of President Trump, has increasingly criticized her own party, particularly for its governance in Georgia and the ongoing government shutdown. Greene accused Georgia Republicans of governing like Democrats, pointing to high taxes and poor education rankings despite the GOP's dominance in the state. She also blamed Republican Senators for the government shutdown, urging them to use the "nuclear option" to lower the vote threshold and reopen the government, which she argued they could do unilaterally. Greene's criticisms extend to the national GOP, including President Trump’s coalition, as she highlighted the harm caused by the shutdown to Americans, including unpaid federal workers and frozen benefits for vulnerable families. Her discontent with the party has been noted in other areas, such as her call for an end to arms supplies to Israel and her remarks about the party's treatment of women. Despite speculation about a gubernatorial run, Greene has ruled out a 2026 bid but remains a critical voice within the Republican Party.