Marjorie Taylor Greene says Israel ‘has no respect’ for Trump amid strikes in Lebanon

WASHINGTON, DC: Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Saturday, June 20, sharply criticized Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon, arguing that they undermine the recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding. 

In a lengthy post on social media, the Georgia Republican said Israel’s actions showed a lack of respect for President Donald Trump and questioned the value of the agreement if fighting in Lebanon continues. Her comments came as regional tensions remained elevated despite diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the broader conflict.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Israel has 'no respect' for America or Trump

Greene directed her criticism at Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon, arguing that continued operations there are inconsistent with the goals of the US-Iran agreement announced by the Trump administration.

“Israel is bombing Christian Southern Lebanon relentlessly and has no respect for America or President Trump,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

She also criticized the level of US support provided to Israel, writing that the country receives “BILLIONS” of dollars in American assistance while continuing military operations in the region. “America is a Christian nation and it’s absolutely pathetic that our government leaders do not stand up and take a stand against the murderous Israeli regime,” Greene said. 

The former lawmaker further alleged that Israel was “invading, attacking, and murdering thousands and thousands of innocent people and children while claiming they are fighting te**orism.” 

Greene also linked the situation to the recently concluded Iran conflict, calling it “the biggest mistake Trump ever made” and arguing that Americans were bearing financial and military costs from the conflict. “The MOU is worthless if Israel cannot be reigned in,” she added.

Her remarks came as debate continues over the implementation of the US-Iran memorandum, which opened a new diplomatic track between Washington and Tehran and included provisions intended to reduce military tensions across the region.

Debate over Lebanon ceasefire continues as US pursues diplomacy

Greene’s comments came after Israel carried out multiple operations in Lebanon on Saturday, worsening the commitments associated with the broader US-Iran agreement.

Iranian officials have argued that Israeli strikes in Lebanon violate understandings reached during negotiations that ended the Iran conflict, a contentious point in the agreement. Tehran also claimed that continued fighting justified renewed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass.

However, US officials disputed assertions that maritime traffic had been disrupted. A spokesperson for US Central Command (CENTCOM) said commercial vessels continued to transit the waterway and that American forces were monitoring conditions in the region.

Vice President JD Vance also addressed the situation before departing for talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Vance said he hoped discussions would focus on both Iran’s nuclear program and developments in Lebanon.  

On clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah, Vance said conditions appeared to be improving. “Things are actually getting better there, and things are slowing down a little bit,” he said. “That's fundamentally the goal of this, to make the whole region safe and secure.”