Marjorie Taylor Greene has doubled down on her suggestion of a 'national divorce' between Republicans and Democrats, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Georgia congresswoman told Newsmax that the US is 'too far gone and too far divided' after the fatal shooting, which she claims was celebrated by 'millions' on the left.
Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while hosting a debate event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, is reportedly not affiliated with any political party and comes from a Republican family, according to The Independent. Despite this, Greene and other Trump administration figures, including Vice President JD Vance, have blamed 'left-wing extremism' for the incident.
Speaking to Newsmax on Monday, Greene said: 'I think that we could go item by item and every single issue, but we couldn't be further apart from the left. And after Charlie Kirk was martyred... I don't think there's anywhere to go from here.' She also referenced the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024, claiming that 'millions' were angry the bullet did not kill him.
This is not the first time Greene has proposed a 'peaceful national divorce'. In 2023, she advocated for separating the country into red and blue states to shrink the federal government. Her latest comments have sparked bipartisan criticism, with many accusing her of inflaming political tensions.
