Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Republicans and Congress: ‘Cease taking part in video games’

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., argued People are "getting used like a piñata" and took aim at her Republican colleagues on "Actual Time" Friday amid the continued authorities shutdown.

"I want that [House Speaker] Mike Johnson would name us again into session so we might really do our jobs," Greene advised host Invoice Maher.

Each political events haven't resolved the talk over extending Obamacare tax credits that expire on the finish of the yr, with Senate Democrats blocking Republicans’ persevering with decision for the thirteenth time on Tuesday.

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Speaker Mike Johnson is heaping stress on Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer by preserving the Home out of session throughout the federal government shutdown. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu by way of Getty Pictures; )

The Republican congresswoman revealed what she "blames" her personal social gathering for, as the federal government shutdown enters its second month.

"The Democrats handed Obamacare, however but the Republicans have by no means handed something to right the issues that exist with it," Greene lamented. "That’s completely improper."

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Greene warned of the "massive drawback" that Obamacare contributors face, noting the insurance coverage plan is about to "skyrocket" in January 2025.

"And I don’t suppose it’s a straightforward factor to repair," Greene continued. "Nevertheless, it’s one thing that we should always have a plan for, and Mike Johnson for a month now can not give me a single coverage thought, and I’m indignant about that."

She asserted Obamacare "crushed" the center class because it was absolutely applied in 2014. Nevertheless, she conceded it was "good for some" who struggled to afford medical insurance.

"Obamacare has crushed them?" Maher requested. "Obamacare is what harm them?"

Greene doubled down on her declare, opening up about her circle of relatives’s funds.

The congresswoman shared the insurance coverage plan took her "household of 5’s medical insurance coverage from $800 a month to over $2400 a month, greater than [their] mortgage cost."

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In the meantime, Maher later tore into Republicans’ "mythical idea" about a greater various to Obamacare, which he mentioned they "by no means stopped making an attempt to kill."

Senate Majority Chief John Thune speaks throughout a press convention with Senate Republican management following a coverage luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on October 28. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu by way of Getty Pictures)

The late-night host ridiculed a quote from Senate Majority Chief John Thune: "‘The president wish to overhaul Obamacare and provides individuals medical insurance that's larger high quality and extra inexpensive.’"

"Yeah, and I’d like to have the ability to dunk," Maher scoffed.

"It’s not a thriller," he continued. "You retain performing like there’s this manner we’re gonna get to this higher model – there’s not – Mitt Romney discovered this out, the Clintons discovered this out, Obama discovered this out, there’s solely a sure approach you are able to do this."

"It’s the insurance coverage sport. And also you act prefer it’s massive foot," Maher insisted. "We’re gonna discover it. We’re not gonna discover it. That is it."

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The late-night host transitioned to the problem of 42 million People set to lose their Supplemental Diet Help Program (SNAP) advantages Saturday, asking Greene if there may be an emergency fund to maintain the advantages.

"The most effective answer is for the Democrats and the Republicans within the Senate to cease taking part in video games," Greene replied.

Regardless of Maher noting Greene has not too long ago dissented with President Donald Trump on several issues , together with the president’s overseas affairs and launch of the Epstein recordsdata, Greene assured Maher she has a "nice relationship" with Trump.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (proper) is a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump. (Getty Pictures)

"My angst is with my colleagues," Greene careworn. "I imagine it's Congress that has failed again and again."

People deserve "all the eye" from authorities, she added.

Greene additionally addressed the place she stands on Trump’s "nuclear" demand for Senate Republicans.

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"The Democrats can vote and so they can fund the federal government, identical to that, however the Republicans within the Senate, they'll use the nuclear possibility, override the filibuster, and so they can fund the federal government," Greene defined. "Right here’s my drawback–the American individuals are getting used like a piñata on this state of affairs."

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