Far-right Congresswoman and prominent conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene frequently used her Twitter account to attack her colleagues and spread deranged disinformation to her nearly 500 thousand followers.
But it was her continued lies about the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 800 thousand Americans, that finally got her personal account banned from the social media outlet this past weekend.
After numerous temporary suspensions, Greene was in violation of Twitter's five strike policy about spreading disinformation regarding the pandemic—disinformation that has repeatedly proven to be deadly.
Twitter said in a statement:
“We’ve been clear that, per our strike system for this policy, we will permanently suspend accounts for repeated violations of the policy.”
Greene predictably railed against the ban on the right-wing "free speech" social media outlet, GETTR.
Marge Greene’s post on GETTR just now reacting to her permanent twitter ban. pic.twitter.com/3nzoLJIl9Y
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 2, 2022
Greene claimed:
"Twitter is an enemy to America and can't handle the truth.
That's fine, I'll show America we don't need them and it's time to defeat our enemies."
The Congresswoman's official congressional Twitter account and its 300+ thousand followers remains intact, but since it's considered an official use of congressional resources, it's subject to House rules and carries more restrictions than her personal account.
Greene's continued use of militant rhetoric raised eyebrows on social media.
Defeat our enemies? She continues to incite violence. https://t.co/63lTo5V06P
— Suzanne McCain (@McCainSuzanne) January 2, 2022
Absolutely bonkers. I can remember when politicians referred to people that are on the other side as “OPPONENTS”, not “ENEMIES”. Good riddance Marge 🖕🏽 https://t.co/PdLHYZQ88Z
— Quawzilla (@quawzilla) January 2, 2022
Come on @FBI @TheJusticeDept
This Trump traitor Marjorie Taylor Greene is a walking, talking violence starting POS!
There must be laws against this? And if not we still have the 14th amendment. Arrest her NOW!! https://t.co/hTO3gVIxtM
— CarrieMeAway (@CarrieMeAway6) January 2, 2022
She is dangerous. Believe me. https://t.co/FuZj8dnnsk
— 🍑y - Tits (@BiltmoreHeiress) January 2, 2022
A member of the House referring to American citizens in the opposing party as "the enemy". That is #CivilWar talk and she is committing #Treason. I shall not refer to her again. To #SpeakerNancyPelosi, please stop her! https://t.co/54bezr2eJO
— Trey Merritt (@Servepri) January 2, 2022
At what point can she be arrested for promoting violence? https://t.co/p6DifhCSPD
— 𝔻𝕠𝕔_𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕠𝕟 (@Doc_Moulton) January 2, 2022
Greene's soft endorsements of violence are nothing new. The congresswoman was stripped of her committee assignments in her very first year, after reports confirmed that—before her election—she expressed support for the execution of those who would become her colleagues. She's also suggested shooting door-to-door vaccine information liaisons and said that blood must be spilt to regain freedoms Americans have supposedly lost. She's even repeatedly floated the idea of a "national divorce."
So it was no surprise that Greene was once again using extremist rhetoric. In fact, people soon began mocking her for it.
Translation:
Wwwwaaaaaaahhhhhh! https://t.co/0GPXqQPFHy
— The True American (@TheTrueAmerica5) January 2, 2022
She rides at dawn!!! 😂 https://t.co/2aG3bZphjZ
— No More Mr Nice Gay (@nomoremrnicega) January 2, 2022
Narrator: No she won’t; yes they do; and no it isn’t. https://t.co/TVmIoHc4i9
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) January 2, 2022
Marge on GETTR now that she’s a GONR from Twitter https://t.co/JcAJ7z5Aa4
— Outspoken (@Out5p0ken) January 2, 2022
Greene hasn't tweeted from her official Twitter account since Christmas Eve.
