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Rep. Becca Balint Moves to Censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene 

Following Marjorie Taylor Greene Censure Resolution that Spreads Islamophobic Lies

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint released the following statement after noticing a privileged resolution censuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her record of antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, xenophobic, and racist rhetoric and conspiracy theories. Today, Rep. Taylor Greene introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The resolution promotes hateful falsehoods about Rep. Tlaib: 

“If you want to talk antisemitism, look no further than Rep. Taylor Greene. Today, I moved to censure Rep. Taylor Greene to finally get accountability for years of lies and hate. 

“Rep. Taylor Greene’s resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib is an overt Islamophobic attack on the only Palestinian-American member of Congress. Her resolution is riddled with lies. It’s bigoted. It’s dangerous. This kind of rhetoric fans the flames of hate and fear at a time when Muslim Americans are already facing increased threats and violence. Rep. Tlaib is a valued legislator, a fighter for her community, and a friend. This attack, based on bigotry and conspiracy theories, has no place in the House. 

“On his first day as Speaker, Mike Johnson has allowed Islamophobia and baseless lies to take center stage on the House floor. Elevating conspiracy theories erodes faith in this institution and shows the true colors of the Republican party. 

Rep. Balint introduced a resolution censuring Rep. Taylor Greene on July 25, 2023. Read the full text of the resolution here. Noticing the privileged resolution today will trigger a vote within two legislative days on Rep. Balint’s resolution. 

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