Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican reportedly known for her blunt rhetoric and willingness to spar across ideological lines, is brushing off criticism from within her own party over her decision to appear on two of television’s most liberal programs: The View and Real Time with Bill Maher.
Greene, one of the House’s most recognizable conservatives, is scheduled to join The View on Tuesday and Real Time on Friday, part of what she described as an effort to speak directly to Americans who rarely hear from conservatives unfiltered.
“I look forward to joining the ladies on The View on Tuesday!” Greene posted on X after co-host Whoopi Goldberg announced her upcoming appearance to a surprised studio audience. “I don’t know how many things we agree on,” Goldberg told viewers, “but I know the one thing that she and I and all of us at this table agree on is this should not be affecting the American people,” referring to the ongoing government shutdown.
But Greene’s decision to step into what many conservatives view as hostile territory drew fire from some on the right, particularly from male influencers and commentators who accused her of legitimizing liberal platforms. Greene fired back Thursday evening, saying she would not be silenced.
“There are pathetic Republican men (mostly paid social media influencers) attacking me for going on Bill Maher’s show and The View,” she wrote. “Here is my voting card and nothing has changed about me, I’m 1,000,000% America ONLY. Sorry I’m not sorry I don’t obey Republican men’s demands that I, as a woman, don’t remain seen but not heard.”
Greene attached a screenshot of her “A” rating from the Conservative Review, underscoring her claim that she remains firmly committed to her conservative principles.
The congresswoman’s appearances come amid deep divisions in Washington over the ongoing government shutdown, which began October 1 after the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to advance a funding bill. Democrats, holding 47 seats, have withheld their votes until Republicans agree to extend Obamacare premium subsidies — a demand the GOP has resisted.
Though Greene has long criticized the Affordable Care Act, she has also voiced concern over rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs, warning that many Americans could face financial strain if Congress fails to act before year’s end. “Democrats did this with Obamacare 15 yrs ago and Johnson says Republicans have a mystery plan that is yet to be revealed to fix it,” she posted Wednesday. “But no one knows what it is and we’re told to stay home in our districts.”
Greene’s blend of populist conviction and defiance of party orthodoxy has often put her at odds with Republican leadership, but it has also made her one of the most visible conservative figures in Congress. By taking her message to liberal-leaning platforms, she appears intent on expanding that reach — even if it means facing criticism from within her own ranks.
For Greene, the calculus seems simple: speaking her mind to any audience, no matter how adversarial, is both a test of principle and a reflection of her political brand. “Nothing has changed about me,” she said. “I’m America only.”
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