Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has voiced strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s recent military action against Venezuela. She labels the strike, which targeted the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, as a departure from Trump’s core campaign promise to prioritize an “America First” approach.
Earlier this year, Greene experienced a public split with Trump over various issues. In her assessment of the military operation, she contended that it contradicted Trump’s commitment during the 2024 presidential campaign to withdraw the United States from foreign conflicts.
While Greene made it clear that she does not support Maduro’s leadership and expressed a degree of satisfaction for the Venezuelan populace, she questioned the narrative put forth by Trump regarding Maduro’s ties to narco-terrorism. In an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Greene stated, “If Trump cared about drug trafficking, he’d be focusing on other entities, including Mexican cartels.”
Greene’s remarks highlight a broader dissatisfaction with the political status quo. She stated, “This is the same Washington playbook that we are so sick and tired of that doesn’t serve the American people, but rather serves large corporations, banks, and oil executives.” Greene has been called a traitor by critics.