Last night, as the Alabama-Georgia football game unfolded in front of thousands of fans in Tuscaloosa, one particular face in the crowd drew a lot of attention—Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The controversial representative from Georgia’s 14th district was spotted enjoying the highly anticipated SEC matchup, even posing for a photo with Trump, who was also at the game as her home state reels from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
After 11 people died in Georgia during the hurricane and while the state is still experiencing flooding, Marjorie Taylor Greene decided to visit Alabama for a football game. https://t.co/8Ux79DVx0W
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) September 29, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene voted to shut down the government ahead of Hurricane Helene, then bolted to Alabama after the storm killed 17 people left her state flooded. pic.twitter.com/rb4Sm2UOHM
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) September 29, 2024
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While the congresswoman was cheering on her team, back home in Georgia, families are struggling to recover from the havoc wreaked by the storm. Hurricane Helene made landfall just days ago, leaving behind a path of destruction across multiple states including Georgia. Countless homes were destroyed, roads washed out, and entire communities left without power. Despite the obvious need for leadership and support from elected officials, Greene chose to attend a football game instead of prioritizing the crisis in her district.
A Tone-Deaf Move
Greene’s decision to attend the game has sparked outrage among her constituents and beyond. Social media quickly exploded with criticism, with many accusing her of being out of touch with the realities her district is facing. People took to Twitter and Facebook to call out the congresswoman for what they saw as a callous and tone-deaf move during such a critical time.
This is your Rep GA. Shouldn’t she be making sure your needs are met during this emergency from a devastating hurricane that blew through? She rather have a photo op and kick it at a football game.
— Cyrano Ghost… 🌊 🐾🏳️🌈📚🏳️⚧️💙⚾️ (@Cyrano_Ghost) September 29, 2024
Taking a page out of the Ted Cruz guide to politics.
— Miss Conception (@AnyaWalsh14) September 29, 2024
Shouldn’t she be checking on her constituents? What a complete failure she is!! GA you now know where her allegencies are and they aren’t with you!!
— kmcunningham🇺🇸🦅 (@kmc716) September 29, 2024
People are waiting to be airlifted from dire situations in WNC and these assholes, @mtgreenee and @realDonaldTrump are flippin & pumpin for the cameras? WTF is wrong with these shithole people? Selfish & out of touch with the nearby disaster. Fuck both of them!
— abbeynormal 🇺🇸🇺🇦🌊 (@abbeysomethin) September 29, 2024
Priorities in Question
This isn’t the first time Greene’s priorities have come under fire. Throughout her political career, she has been more focused on culture war issues, conspiracy theories, and divisive rhetoric than addressing the real, tangible needs of her district. Critics have long accused her of ignoring the bread-and-butter issues that impact everyday Georgians, and her attendance at the game amid this crisis only reinforces those accusations.
Attending a football game while your district is in the throes of a disaster shows a complete disconnect from the responsibilities of her office. This is the time when elected officials are supposed to be on the ground, offering support and comfort to those in need. Instead, Greene chose to party.
Where’s the Leadership?
In times of natural disaster, leadership is more crucial than ever. Elected officials are expected to be hands-on, coordinating relief efforts, visiting affected areas, and ensuring their constituents receive the help they desperately need. Yet, Greene’s absence from the scene speaks volumes about her approach to governance.
Many of her colleagues across the aisle were quick to point out the contrast between her actions and those of other leaders. Even Governor Brian Kemp, for example, has been working around the clock to oversee relief operations, while Greene appears more interested in scoring political points on social media.
As Georgia continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, one thing is clear: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s focus remains far from the people she was elected to serve.
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