Background

Marjorie Taylor Greene Testifies in Disqualification Hearing

Background

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, has been a controversial figure since she was elected to Congress in 2021. She has repeatedly made offensive and conspiratorial statements, leading to numerous calls for her removal from office.

Disqualification Hearing

On Friday, Greene testified under oath for three hours at an unprecedented disqualification hearing. The hearing was held to determine whether Greene should be removed from office for her involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. During the hearing, Greene defended her actions, claiming that she had been exercising her free speech rights.