MTG calls Benny Johnson a ‘lying scumbag’ as she denies fleeing to Costa Rica

WASHINGTON, DC: Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene unloaded on conservative podcaster Benny Johnson on Wednesday, branding him a “lying scumbag” for claiming she had moved to Costa Rica.

The blowup began after Johnson tore into Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Donald Trump’s more vocal Republican critics, while discussing allegations that the Kentucky congressman offered hush money to a former ex-girlfriend ahead of next week’s primary election.

MTG responds to Benny Johnson’s claims against Thomas Massie

Massie has denied the accusations, but Johnson called him a “pig” while discussing the controversy on his show.

Greene, who has long been aligned with Massie politically, fired back after seeing a clip of the segment.

“This is a clinic on how to call out the lies of social media influencers that get paid to spew propaganda,” Greene wrote.

She then directly addressed Johnson.

Benny Johnson defends coverage of Massie allegations and Greene claim

Johnson didn’t hold back in his response.

“I know everyone has become very fragile and overly-emotional lately so let me explain this calmly and slowly: I cover trending news topics on my show. The Massie allegations and your South America mansion were the number one trending topics on this platform,” he wrote.

He added, “I’m entitled to my opinions on these matters. I serve my audience. That’s my job. And unlike you, I won’t run away from my job when things get tough. Even worse, you are now siding with left-wing extremists who attacked us all for years and want our movement and leaders dead. Anyway, have a great time crying about this on The View and CNN.”

That response only escalated the feud.

MTG calls Benny Johnson a ‘lying scumbag’ over Costa Rica claim

“You are a LYING scumbag @bennyjohnson and just to be clear we are definitely not friends,” Greene shot back. “All you cover and elevate are trending LIES. And get paid to do it. Literally the most repulsive level of MAGA. I NEVER fled America. Yes I sold my house in Rome, Ga and have ANOTHER house under contract in Georgia. As Brian and I are planning to get married and I wanted to live closer to my family, like my Mom and kids.”

Greene has recently been spending time in Costa Rica, posting scenic photos from her vacation with fiancé Brian Glenn and describing it as the start of her “next chapter.” Rumors claim that Greene purchased a $5 million mansion in the country back in 2024 and has now moved there permanently after selling her Rome, Georgia, estate for $1.1 million in March 2026.

Greene also dismissed speculation surrounding her trip abroad.

“And now I’m on vacation, gee what a scandal, you moron. You could have reached out and asked me about the complete and total BULLSHIT Loomer was posting, BUT NOPE!! Instead, you chose to trash talk me, name call me, and spread the lies for money. And since you decided to do this people have been telling me things I had no idea about you,” she continued.

Accusations escalate as Greene and Johnson trade allegations

Greene also leveled a series of counterclaims against Johnson.

“Allegations about young men at conservative conferences? Allegations that you got paid by Russia and Israel? Allegations that you rip off people’s content and articles and pretend like it’s your own? How about you cover those trending topics Benny,” she wrote.

Johnson dismissed the claims and doubled down.

“More drama and crash outs. Got it,” he replied. “But thanks for proving my point. Repeat the lefts lies about me which I have denied over and over again and there is absolutely zero evidence of.”

He added, “You’re working for the left. Doing their job. Trying to destroy MAGA. Do you think Trump is a Russian asset as well?”

Johnson later argued there was a distinction between Greene’s accusations and his own coverage.

“See here’s the difference: What you said about me is evidence free slander. But what I said about you is true,” he wrote, insisting his remarks were based on reporting and public allegations.