Rep. Greene Draws Bipartisan Criticism For 'National Divorce' Statement

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) called for the United States of America to disunite in what she labeled a “national divorce” on Monday, garnering criticism across the aisle.

Key Quote: Greene stated on Twitter, “We need a national divorce. We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. Everyone I talk to says this. From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat’s traitorous America Last policies, we are done.” The statement was rebuked by Democrats and Republicans alike, with Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) calling the comment “destructive and wrong and—honestly—evil,” and determining that “we need elected leaders that don’t profit by tearing us apart.”

Details: Greene did not specify which camp her state of Georgia, which has exclusively Democratic senators, five Democratic congress members, and was won by Joe Biden (D) in the 2020 presidential election, would fall into in the proposed divorce. This is not the first time Greene has promoted the idea of a ‘national divorce.’ She called for a split back in 2021 in protest of Americans migrating from ‘blue states’ to ‘red states.’

How The Media Covered It: Greene’s comments were covered mildly across the spectrum, with most coverage highlighting criticism of Greene. Left-rated outlets were more likely to note that Greene is on the Homeland Security Committee and has recently developed a close relationship with House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who stated he would “​​always take care of [Greene].”