Come over. We’ll give you a tour of the frontlines.
That was the message volunteers of the Georgian Legion fighting with Ukrainians against Russia’s invasion of the country sent to GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as she continued to lash out against House Speaker Mike Johnson for approving $61 billion in foreign aid to the country.
“In most countries who are under attack, bars and restaurants shut down,” Greene posted to X, formerly Twitter, with a video of a CBS News report on Ukrainian nightlife amid the war.
Greene continued: “While Americans struggle and can barely pay their bills, small businesses shut down, and prices soar, Ukraine is BOOMING! Mike Johnson’s neocon foreign war spending bill is yet another betrayal of America. $61 billion to Ukraine and their borders and not a damn dime for OUR country and OUR borders!”
The Georgian Legion shot back: “come to Ukraine, we will give you an excursion to the frontlines.”
Her former GOP colleague, Adam Kinzinger, was less diplomatic.
“You really are the dumbest congressperson to serve in a long time,” the lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, wrote. Honestly. Never once did anything for your country but serve yourself.
Greene’s statement comes after Democrats and some Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Greene helped lead the charge and was dubbed “Moscow Marjorie” by former Republican Rep. Ken Buck.
The scene in Congress was a striking display of action after months of dysfunction and stalemate fueled by Republicans, who hold the majority but are deeply split over foreign aid, particularly for Ukraine. Johnson relied on Democrats to ensure the military and humanitarian funding — the first major package for Ukraine since December 2022 — won approval.
Former President Donald Trump ally Greene even offered an amendment to zero out the money, but it was rejected.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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