Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames ‘Murdering Babies’ for God’s Punishment, Opposes FEMA Funding
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Firebrand Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy on Thursday by claiming that the evils facing America are God’s “punishment” for “murdering babies” through abortion, while also stating that she does not want to give the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “a damn penny” despite the agency’s urgent plea for hurricane relief funding.
During a town hall event, Greene was asked about FEMA’s request for additional funds to address the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which left more than 160 people dead and ravaged communities across the Southeast. In response to the submitted question about FEMA’s plea, Greene refused to support the agency’s funding needs, stating, “Hmm, $640 million spent on illegals. I’m not giving them a damn penny!”
Her comment referred to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Shelter and Services Program, which allocates $640.9 million to help non-federal entities cover the costs of services for noncitizen migrant arrivals. Despite the fiscal year 2024 budget for FEMA standing at about $30 billion, Greene’s opposition to additional funding struck a chord with her base, according to The Associated Press.
Interestingly, this strong opposition came just days after Greene herself called for federal support to help storm-hit regions recover. Speaking to Real America’s Voice, she stated, “When we go back to Washington, we will be working hard to make sure that states like Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina get the funding that they need.”
In a separate part of the town hall, Greene was asked about the country’s leadership and whether she viewed the nation’s struggles as part of “Almighty’s punishment” for turning away from God. She linked the issue to the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized abortion in the U.S.
“We’ve been murdering babies since 1983,” Greene said, misstating the year Roe v. Wade was decided. “Abortion has been legal in this country since Roe v. Wade in 1973. We have been murdering over 63 million people in the womb.” She continued, “It’s no wonder that our nation feels like it is under judgment. And I say that as a Christian. And politics in America today is literally a fight between good and evil. And the line is clear.”
Greene’s remarks have reignited debates over abortion and government spending on disaster relief, reflecting her continued influence as a polarizing figure in national politics.
