Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz attempted to bestow a nickname upon his fellow Republican colleague Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia only for it to backfire.
Referring to her as the "MAGA Queen," Gaetz aimed to align Greene with the fervent Trump-supporting base.
His post came in response to a report that Greene had announced impeachment charges against a Biden administration official while he testified about the administration's response to migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.
You can see Gaetz's tweet below.
\u201cMAGA Queen @mtgreenee!\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
However, critics wasted no time in taking to Twitter to express their skepticism about the intended meaning behind the nickname, highlighting the contentious nature of both lawmakers.
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee You mean #MagaMorons Queen.\n\nFixed it for you!\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee Gutter Queen!!!!\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee You traffic children and she traffics lies. A match made in hell.\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee We finally agree on something because she\u2019s definitely a queen; The Queen of MAGA GOP Clowns \ud83e\udd21\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee Queen of wasting tax payer's money.\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee What an embarrassment! Good God\ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee The Queen of conspiracies. Nice try tho Fivehead.\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
\u201c@mattgaetz @mtgreenee Trailer park queen indeed.\u201d— Matt Gaetz (@Matt Gaetz) 1684350228
Both Greene and Gaetz have been embroiled in controversy due to their unwavering support for former President Donald Trump and their baseless claims that he won the 2020 election.
This shared belief has earned them a reputation as far-right firebrands and conspiracy theorists, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum.
Interestingly, earlier this year, Greene publicly rebuffed Gaetz's praise when he congratulated her on securing committee assignments.
Greene had faced previous repercussions for her past inflammatory statements and promotion of conspiracy theories, leading to her removal from congressional panels two years ago. Gaetz, however, commended her for earning seats on the Homeland Security Committee and Oversight Committee.
In response, Greene refused to acknowledge Gaetz's accolades and redirected her gratitude towards House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for granting her the committee assignments she had requested. She also took the opportunity to criticize Gaetz for his role in the House speaker vote, further underscoring the discord between the two lawmakers.
Greene today announced she would officially introduce impeachment articles against President Joe Biden, charging he had abused his power by "endangering the security of the United States and thwarting the will of Congress" in response to migrant crossings.
