Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames ‘Climate Change’ for Flooding, Criticizes Democrats on Immigration
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At a town hall event in Murray, Georgia, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made a surprising statement, seeming to blame “climate change” for the historic flooding in Georgia and North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Her remarks, which touched on both environmental issues and immigration, sparked a mix of confusion and criticism.
Speaking to her constituents, Greene began by venting her frustrations about the Democratic approach to immigration, accusing them of using climate change as a reason to admit more immigrants into the United States. “As a matter of fact, if you all could sit and listen to every detail of our committee hearings,” she said, “you would hear them saying that it’s racist not to let these people in.”
Greene went on to link the immigration debate to climate change, claiming Democrats justified their stance by arguing that migrants were fleeing climate-related disasters. “You would hear them saying that they’re coming because of climate change,” she continued, with skepticism in her tone.
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Greene then turned the conversation to recent climate events in the U.S., suggesting that Democrats should prioritize addressing domestic climate challenges instead. “Really?” she asked rhetorically. “Try talking to the people in western North Carolina. Try talking to the people in South Central and Eastern Georgia. They were affected by the climate,” she added, referencing the devastating floods brought by Hurricane Helene.
Her comments left some wondering whether Greene was acknowledging climate change as a genuine issue or merely using it to criticize her political opponents. While Greene has historically been dismissive of climate science, her remarks appeared to recognize the impact of recent weather events, although in a backhanded manner.
Later in the town hall, Greene shifted the focus to another favorite topic—conspiracy theories about who is “really” running the White House. She conducted a quick poll of the audience, asking, “If you think it’s Obama, raise your hand,” to which many in the crowd responded. This line of questioning reflected Greene’s ongoing efforts to cast doubt on President Biden’s leadership, suggesting that former President Obama was still influencing policy decisions.
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Throughout the event, Greene maintained her usual fiery rhetoric, blending concerns over immigration, climate change, and political conspiracy into a message aimed at galvanizing her base. Her remarks continued to blur the line between genuine concerns and political grandstanding, leaving her audience with much to debate and dissect.
