Sunday, April 28, 2024

MAGA Congresswoman Moves Forward With Effort To Censure ‘Squad’ Democrat

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The “Squad” is in hot water once again…

On Thursday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) moved to force a vote on censuring Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over a recent speech she gave in which critics alleged Omar put the interests of Somalis over Americans. 

Accoirding to The Hill, Greene called her legislation to the floor as a privileged resolution, a procedural move that forces leadership to hold a vote within two legislative days. Leadership can either bring the resolution to the floor for a vote or motion to table it, both of which would require majority support.

In addition to being formally censured, Greene's resolution would remove Omar from the Budget Committee and the Workforce Committee. (RELATED: Ilhan Omar Removed From Foreign Affairs Committee)

Omar brushed off Greene's effort minutes before the Georgia Republican formally introduced the resolution, telling The Hill: “I have nothing to say about the insanity of that woman.”

The effort by Greene comes days after Omar made remarks that have since come under intense scrutiny by Republican lawmakers.

The clip of Omar's Jan. 27 speech, which went viral this week, appeared to show the Somali-born congresswoman assuring her constituents she is putting 's interests first.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) shared the speech on X and called for Omar's explusion from .

“For as long as I am in the U.S. Congress, Somalia will never be in danger, its waters will not be stolen by Ethiopia or others … Sleep in comfort, knowing I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from inside the U.S. system.” 

Omar has criticized the translation of her remarks from Saturday, calling them “not only slanted but completely off.” 

“[B]ut I wouldn't expect more from these propagandists. I pray for them and for their sanity,” she tweeted. 

Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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