Marjorie Taylor Greene: AIPAC, NYC’s Future Mayor, and the Warmongers Trying to Undermine Trump

America First vs. Foreign Priorities

Greene begins by addressing the perception that she has shifted from a right-wing extremist to a liberal, clarifying that her core beliefs remain unchanged. However, she acknowledges that the political moment has forced her to speak on issues she previously avoided, particularly regarding U.S. foreign policy. She criticizes the Republican consensus that places Israel’s interests above those of the United States, emphasizing her commitment to America First. Greene highlights the disproportionate number of congressional resolutions supporting Israel—22 since 2021—while noting the absence of similar resolutions celebrating or defending America itself. She admits to growing weary of this imbalance, having recently voted “no” or “present” on such resolutions.

Greene expresses concern that the relentless focus on foreign conflicts detracts from urgent domestic issues, such as the staggering $37 trillion national debt and the economic struggles facing younger generations. She paints a bleak picture of her own children’s peers, many of whom are underemployed or unemployed despite college degrees, burdened by debt, and unable to afford housing or start families. This economic despair, she argues, is fertile ground for the rise of radical political figures, including socialists gaining traction in cities like New York.

The Rise of Radical Politics in Urban America

The conversation turns to the recent election of a 32-year-old socialist mayoral candidate in New York City, who campaigned on focusing solely on local issues rather than foreign travel or international alliances. Greene contrasts this with other candidates who prioritized foreign countries like Israel, suggesting that voters are increasingly drawn to leaders who address their immediate economic and social concerns. She laments the failure of the Republican Party to engage with these domestic issues meaningfully, which she believes is driving voters toward more extreme alternatives.

Greene recounts her own experience of frustration within the Republican Party, which she says has failed to deliver on promises to improve the lives of ordinary Americans. She describes the party as being beholden to lobbyists, big donors, and the military-industrial complex, which undermines genuine America First policies. This failure, she warns, risks alienating the party’s base and ceding ground to radical left-wing movements.

The Influence of AIPAC and Foreign Lobbying

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the role of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and the broader influence of foreign lobbying in Washington. Greene reveals that she was notably excluded from the freshman congressional trip to Israel, a rite of passage for many new members, which she interprets as a sign of her dissent from the prevailing pro-Israel orthodoxy. She argues that groups like AIPAC should be required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to increase transparency, a move she believes is long overdue but politically risky.

Greene criticizes the unquestioning loyalty many members of Congress show toward Israel, including the wearing of Israeli flags and pins on the House floor, which she finds inappropriate in the U.S. Capitol. She questions how members of Congress can serve while simultaneously showing allegiance to foreign countries, especially when some have served in foreign militaries, citing the example of Congressman Brian Mast’s service in the Israeli Defense Forces. Greene stresses that her critique is not anti-Semitic but rather a call for American leaders to prioritize their own country’s interests.

War, Violence, and the Culture of Militarism

The conversation delves into the Republican Party’s apparent enthusiasm for war and military aggression, which Greene finds disturbing. She describes a culture within Congress that glorifies violence and killing, contrasting it with the trauma experienced by veterans who suffer lifelong psychological wounds from combat. Greene condemns the celebration of military strikes and the sharing of graphic images of dead children by some members of Congress, calling it morally repugnant and inconsistent with Christian values.

She praises former President Trump for his restraint in military matters, particularly his decision to call for a ceasefire after a military strike, a stance that drew harsh criticism from figures like Mark Levin. Greene sees peace as the ultimate expression of strength and laments the warmongering rhetoric that dominates much of the political discourse, which she believes alienates younger generations who are weary of endless foreign wars.

The Republican Party’s Internal Struggles and the Future of MAGA

Greene offers a sobering assessment of the Republican Party’s internal dynamics, describing a deep divide between the MAGA base and the party establishment. She recounts how many Republicans in Congress openly despise Trump and are merely playing along with his movement until they can regain control. She warns that the party risks losing its identity and betraying the America First agenda that energized voters in 2016 and 2020.

Despite this, Greene remains loyal to Trump, praising his resilience and leadership while expressing concern about the future of the movement after his eventual departure from office. She fears that without Trump, the party will revert to neoconservative policies and lose the support of grassroots voters. Greene also highlights the growing influence of new donors from tech and crypto sectors, as well as the persistent power of the military-industrial complex, which she sees as obstacles to genuine reform.

Generational Shifts and the Path Forward

Throughout the discussion, Greene emphasizes the generational divide in American politics. She notes that younger Americans, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are largely disillusioned with foreign wars and the political establishment. They are more focused on economic survival, affordable housing, and social stability than on distant conflicts. Greene warns that if the Republican Party fails to address these concerns, it risks losing a critical voting bloc and accelerating the rise of radical left-wing politics.

She also discusses the demographic and political shifts in key states like Georgia, warning that complacency among Republican voters and donors could lead to the state falling into Democratic hands, further consolidating left-wing power in the South. Greene stresses the importance of fighting for the country’s future and holding elected leaders accountable, even if it means challenging party orthodoxy and risking political backlash.