Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Controversial Exchange with UK Reporter
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced backlash after asking a Sky News reporter to ‘go back to your country’ during inquiries about leaked military plans. She deflected questions, making personal comments about migrants and shifted focus onto US border policies. This exchange reflects Greene’s pattern of confrontational interactions with international journalists.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy during a heated exchange with Sky News journalist when she told the reporter to “go back to your country”. This incident occurred while discussing a leaked military chat on Signal related to plans for striking Houthi targets. Greene’s frustration escalated as she dismissed the reporter’s inquiries, stating, “We don’t give a crap about your opinion and your reporting.” She emphasized her point by questioning the journalist’s concern for US national security.
Greene proceeded to challenge the reporter about her priorities, asking, “You should care about your own borders.” Furthermore, she made unsettling remarks regarding women affected by migrant violence, stating, “What about all the women that are raped by migrants, do you care?” This incident mirrors a similar confrontation she had in 2022 with journalist Siobhan Kennedy, highlighting her pattern of confrontational remarks toward international media.
In an attempt to deflect questions about the leaked chat, Greene redirected the conversation towards US military security and criticized the Biden administration’s border policies. She stated, “You want to know about complete disregard for operational security?” Greene continued to highlight concerns about security breaches from the administration’s immigration policies, emphasizing her disapproval of how the borders were managed since 2020.
The confrontation between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Sky News reporter illustrates ongoing tensions between US representatives and international media regarding military affairs and immigration issues. Greene’s remarks underscore a trend of defensive rhetoric when questioned on sensitive topics. Her reference to past comments indicates a persistent style of engagement with journalists that may further polarize perceptions of her stance on national security and immigration.
Original Source: www.indiatoday.in
