At a Glance
- “Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene” slammed the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a Washington playbook.
- She said the operation ignores “America First” priorities and focuses on foreign policy.
- “President Donald Trump”‘s comments about Venezuela reflect a different view on stability and energy.
- Why it matters: The debate shows deep party divisions over foreign intervention and domestic priorities, with implications for U.S. policy and Greene’s final day in Congress.
Greene criticized the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” arguing the move was a foreign policy distraction from domestic needs. The remarks come amid a partisan split over the operation and as Greene prepares to leave Congress. The comments also touch on her broader conflict with Trump over America First principles.
Greene’s Critique of the Maduro Operation
Greene said the operation was part of a Washington playbook that doesn’t serve Americans. She emphasized that the administration’s focus on Venezuela ignores the domestic policy priorities she says are essential for Americans after four years of Biden. She also pointed to jobs, housing, and health care as key areas.
- jobs
- housing
- health care
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated:
> “We want to see domestic policy be the priority that helps Americans afford life after four disastrous years of the Biden administration.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene added:
> “This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end,” she said in the post.
> “Boy were we wrong.”
Trump’s View on Venezuela
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would “run the country” until a transition, and he highlighted the importance of stability, energy, and good neighbors. He also spoke about protecting energy resources in Venezuela.
President Donald Trump said:
> “We want to surround ourselves with good neighbors,”
> “We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy. We have tremendous energy in that country. It’s very important that we protect it. We need that for ourselves. We need that for the world.”
Greene’s Final Day and Past Conflicts
Greene’s last day in Congress is Monday, after announcing her resignation in November. She has repeatedly broken with Trump over issues such as foreign relations, the Epstein case, and Obamacare subsidies.
- Resignation announcement in November
- Breaking with Trump on foreign relations
- Disagreement over the Jeffrey Epstein case
- Criticism of Obamacare subsidies
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Greene posts on X | Saturday |
| Meet the Press interview | Sunday |
| Last day in Congress | Monday |
Key Takeaways
- Greene’s criticism highlights a clash over foreign vs. domestic priorities.
- Trump’s remarks emphasize stability and energy concerns.
- Greene’s departure marks a significant shift in GOP dynamics.
Greene’s final days in Congress are marked by sharp criticism of both the Maduro operation and Trump’s foreign policy, underscoring the rift over America First priorities.
