Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared to flip flop on whether or not she previously called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a “traitor.”
On Friday, Greene appeared during a hearing to testify about her alleged involvement in the January 6 riots. A group of Georgia voters recently filed a complaint with the state claiming that she does not meet constitutional requirements to run for reelection following accusations she played a role in the riots.
During the hearing, Greene was asked about her past comments made about Pelosi, and if she called her a “traitor” to the country.
“Did you say, referring to speaker Pelosi, ‘She’s a traitor to our country. She’s guilty of treason. She took an oath to protect the American citizens. She gives aid and comfort to our enemies who illegally invade our land,'” Greene was asked by lawyer Ron Fein, who is representing the group of Georgia voters who challenged Greene’s eligibility to run for reelection.
In response, Greene said, “I said…this is what I was telling you is [Pelosi] doesn’t uphold our laws.”
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was asked about her past comments toward House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a hearing on Friday. Above, Greene is seen during a court trial on April 22 in Atlanta.
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When asked again if she called Pelosi a “traitor,” Greene said, “According to this CNN article I did, I don’t remember…I don’t recall saying all of this, but I do recall having said this about ‘I totally disagree with the border issues.'”
Prior to being shown an exhibit of her comments, Greene said, “No I haven’t said that,” in regard to calling Pelosi a traitor.
“Oh no, wait, hold on now! I believe that by not securing the border that violates her oath of office,” Greene then said just before being shown the exhibit.
In January 2021, CNN published a story that included the comments Fein mentioned, which could be the exhibit they are referring to in the hearing. According to CNN, Greene created…