Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s actions and proposed legislation continue to draw significant attention, reflecting a diverse and often unconventional approach to policy. Her recent activities span areas from the foundational mechanics of the U.S. census to debates surrounding vaccine efficacy and foreign aid, painting a picture of a lawmaker actively seeking to reshape national priorities and interpretations of established law.
A central tenet of Representative Greene’s recent focus involves the U.S. census, the constitutionally mandated count of the population conducted every ten years. She has voiced a desire for an immediate new census, distinct from the decennial schedule, with a specific objective: altering congressional district lines in favor of Republicans.
The mechanism for this desired shift, according to her statements, would be to count only U.S. citizens, deliberately excluding legal residents and undocumented immigrants. This proposal steps into constitutionally charged territory, directly confronting the language of Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution, which explicitly states that the enumeration shall be done of all “persons.” The implications of such a change are significant, potentially disenfranchising states with large non-citizen populations.
Furthermore, the concept touches upon the 14th Amendment, particularly the principle of birthright citizenship. The text notes the apparent incredulity that court cases surrounding this amendment even exist, suggesting a view of it as a clear constitutional principle. Representative Greene’s push to count only citizens for representation purposes runs counter to historical practice and established legal interpretations regarding the basis for apportionment.
From a political standpoint, this proposed census overhaul aligns with the stated goals of former President Donald Trump, who would reportedly be amenable to such a change. The text suggests that Trump would find it appealing as “one more method to disenfranchise blue states that have those pesky undocumented immigrants,” highlighting a clear political motivation tied to electoral outcomes.
Interestingly, the initial announcement of this census proposal preceded the actual drafting of a bill. Representative Greene was reportedly discussing introducing legislation that, at the time, did not yet exist. This detail offers insight into the process by which certain policy ideas are introduced into the public discourse.
A subsequent communication revealed additional layers to her census push. A second post the following day was described as being “riddled with misinformation.” Notably, this post apparently demonstrated a lapse in recalling recent history, as she reportedly forgot that Donald Trump was serving as president during the 2020 Census.
This particular episode led to public pushback on social media. People on X reportedly addressed her post directly, with the platform applying a “Community Note” to her statement, specifically referencing her “stupidity.” The context starkly notes that “Nobody has ever accused her of being intelligent.”
The communication style surrounding the proposal also drew comment. In her final post regarding the census idea, Representative Greene assigned it a name. This chosen moniker was described as “A stupid MAGA inspired name,” specifically “MAEGA.” The text observes that this name sounds either like “meager” with a slurred ‘r’ or evokes the name of the “old Commodore Amiga game system.”
This commentary extends beyond the substance of the proposal to include observations on its presentation. The text adds that “Nobody ever accused her of being creative, either,” linking the naming choice to a perceived lack of originality.
The context provides a contrasting anecdote regarding Representative Greene’s legislative drafting capabilities. It questions how she anticipates success with her bills, even with assistance, given past experience. A specific example cited is her effort to write a law to outlaw weather control, which reportedly took “months, with help,” even though all she purportedly needed to do was “copy the law Florida had passed and put in ‘federal’ instead of ‘state’ notations.” The observation that “And it still took months” is presented to underscore the perceived difficulty.
The official U.S. Census Bureau’s approach to improving the count offers a counterpoint to the idea of an immediate, narrowly focused enumeration. The bureau is currently planning a test run next year in six areas as preparation for the next scheduled census in 2030, signaling a methodical, decade-by-decade effort to refine the process.
It is also noted that the concept of altering the census count based on citizenship is not entirely novel in recent political history. Republicans attempted to pass a similar bill last year, identified as the Equal Representation Act. That prior effort reportedly “didn’t make it past the Democratic Senate,” leading to speculation that Representative Greene might be attempting to revive or reuse elements of that previous legislative attempt.
The constitutionality of Representative Greene’s proposed census changes is presented with stark clarity in the context. It is described as “blatantly unconstitutional.” However, a note of caution is added, suggesting that despite the clear legal barriers, the current political climate means that “anything can happen.” This sentiment is framed through the lens of “Murphy’s Law,” implying a pessimistic outlook where, in this political “world,” if something constitutionally questionable can occur, it will.
A separate but interconnected thread in Representative Greene’s recent activity involves the case of Dr. Kirk Moore, a plastic surgeon in Utah. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently announced that the Department of Justice would dismiss charges against Dr. Moore, an action she explicitly linked to Representative Greene’s intervention.
Dr. Moore had faced serious accusations related to COVID-19 vaccines. Allegations included destroying over $28 million worth of government-provided vaccines, distributing fraudulent vaccination record cards, and administering saline shots to children instead of the actual vaccine. The Department of Justice’s statement from 2023, referenced in the context, detailed charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy related to the conversion and disposal of government property.
Attorney General Bondi’s announcement on X credited Representative Greene, stating, “This would not have been possible without @RepMTG who brought this case to my attention.” Bondi further praised Greene, declaring, “She has been a warrior for Dr. Moore and for ending the weaponization of government.”
Bondi defended the decision to drop charges by framing Dr. Moore’s actions as providing patients with “a choice when the federal government refused to do so.” She asserted that he “did not deserve the years in prison he was facing” and concluded her post definitively: “It ends today.”
