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Only three Democrats—Sen. John Fetterman (R-PA), Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Sen. Angus King (I-ME)—have joined Republicans in voting to end the shutdown. Meanwhile, every GOP senator except Rand Paul (R-KY) has supported reopening the government.
Greene defended her stance by saying she’s listening to her voters, not her party. “Look, when it comes to hearing from senior citizens or my own friends and neighbors and my own family members and people that voted for me, and they’re just saying, Marjorie, we just really want somebody to do something about health insurance premiums,” she said.
‘I Don’t Have to Be a Cheerleader for My Party’
Greene told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that her loyalty lies with her constituents—not with the GOP or Trump. “We really want our government and our leaders to actually focus on our country for a change and fix our problems. That is the message I constantly hear from my district,” she said. “And I’m a representative. I don’t have to be a cheerleader for my party. I have to represent my district.”
That remark drew immediate criticism from grassroots conservatives, many of whom accused her of caving to liberal narratives. But Greene doubled down, venting frustration over “drama constantly on TV” and the performative nature of American politics.
Greene Takes Aim at Trump’s Economy
When asked about the economy, Greene struck a surprisingly critical tone toward Trump-era policies, claiming the “America First” economic approach has failed to deliver for working families.
“Yeah, and on that note, are you concerned about the cost of living?” she was asked. Greene responded, “Very.”
“That the President Trump said he would lower,” CNN’s Pamela Brown added.
“Inflation crushed people in the past four and a half years, and the costs have not come down,” Greene replied. “I myself can tell you my apartment here in Washington, D.C., the electricity bill is $100 more than it was last year… Prices have not come down. That that is a reality.”
She went on to blast stagnant wages and a struggling younger generation: “People’s wages have not gone up. That’s another reality… I’m a mom… I’m going to be 1,000% fighting for [my kids] over any politician and any party… That generation, they are barely making it. And they’re very hopeless for their future.”
Left-Wing Figures Cheer Greene’s Remarks
Greene’s comments drew immediate applause from Democrats and left-leaning pundits. MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan posted, “Today I have retweeted Candace Owens and MTG. And now I am retweeting Matt Gaetz. What’s happening to the world?”
For many conservatives, that reaction said it all. Greene’s decision to echo Democrat talking points—and criticize Trump’s record on national television—marks a stunning shift for one of MAGA’s loudest voices.
While her allies insist she’s simply “telling hard truths,” her critics see something more troubling: a betrayal of the movement that built her.
