Internet sides with Ken Buck as he takes aim at ‘Moscow Marjorie’ MTG over Ukraine funding stance
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Ken Buck (R-Colo) took aim at former colleague Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) on Monday, April 8, calling her "Moscow Marjorie", according to The Hill.
The jibe comes after Greene threatened to seek a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) over Ukraine funding, prompting previous Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) to refer to Greene as a "very serious legislator." Buck disapproved of McCarthy's evaluation.
Ken Buck slams ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene
He informed Erin Burnett in a CNN interview, "My experience with Marjorie is, people have talked to her about not filing articles of impeachment on President Biden before he was sworn into office, on not filing articles of impeachment that were groundless made on other individuals in the Biden administration."
He continued, "And she was never moved by that. She was always focused on her social media account. And Moscow Marjorie is focused now on this Ukraine issue and getting her talking points from the Kremlin and making sure that she is popular and she is getting a lot of coverage."
Notably, Greene has been adamantly against increasing help to Ukraine. Before the Easter vacation, she filed a move for Johnson to resign as Speaker, threatening to make the motion privileged if Johnson tried to pass a measure.
Moreover, Buck left Congress unexpectedly in April. After he sought to oust McCarthy from the Speakership last year, he fought with the Georgia Republican in the closing months of his term. Notably, Greene was a strong ally of McCarthy's.
Greene departed the House Freedom Caucus last year due to internal conflict, although Buck was also a member of the group at one point. Just a few days before Buck's resignation, the caucus also decided to remove him.
Internet agrees with Ken Buck's 'Moscow Marjorie' comment
People on the Internet seemed to side with Ken Buck as he trolled Majorie Taylor Greene. A user wrote on X, "Unbelievable vile hatred that comes out of that woman’s mouth towards Ukraine and she has no idea what it’s like or has ever been I dare say! Yet Russia is amazing."
Unbelievable vile hatred that comes out of that woman’s mouth towards Ukraine and she has no idea what it’s like or has ever been I dare say!
— Shaun Pinner (@olddog100ua) April 9, 2024
Yet Russia is amazing🤷
Another commented, "Wow... Moscow Marg... it's just been sitting there in front of us all this time," while someone added, "I think that it's clear that Empty Greene is a complete circus act."
Wow... Moscow Marg... it's just been sitting there in front of us all this time
— Bradley Goldwater (@BradGoldwaters) April 9, 2024
I think that it's clear that Empty Greene is a complete circus act.
— James Huntington (@JamesHuntingto7) April 9, 2024
Seeking likes on social media rather than holding her position in a serious role for the people she allegedly represents.
I get that folks can make a bad call now and then. Vote her out!https://t.co/YfUV175gDj
An X user wrote, "Even Traditional Republicans like, Ken Buck understand what a danger MTG is to our Democracy!" while another mentioned, "MTG is with Moscow. She spews Putin/Trump propaganda. So does Bobo (and her placeholder Lopez). So do MAGA CHAMPIONS on #DenverTrumpRadio. Ken Buck tells the truth now. Better late than never."
Even Traditional Republicans like, Ken Buck understand what a danger MTG is to our Democracy!
— David Shubert (@sorteesdotcom) April 9, 2024
Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene https://t.co/lYghcXqbjd
MTG is with Moscow.
— Craig Silverman (@craigscolorado) April 9, 2024
She spews Putin/Trump propaganda.
So does Bobo (and her placeholder Lopez).
So do MAGA CHAMPIONS on #DenverTrumpRadio
Ken Buck tells the truth now.
Better late than never.
MAGA media now turns vicious on former Rep. Ken Buck.https://t.co/m54X2dLaVX
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