U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene put a quick end to a British reporter’s attempt to goad her into a juicy soundbite, telling her directly to “f–k off” on Tuesday.
The Georgia Republican began her friendly response to questions from the U.K.’s Emily Maitlis at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Super Tuesday. But when Maitlis pressed her about conspiracy theories and “Jewish space lasers,” Greene ended the exchange which social media users agreed was an attempt to “antagonize, not interview.”
The back and forth began when the host of The News Agents podcast asked Greene about Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley.
“We’ve been encouraging her to drop out and support President Trump and I think tonight is the clear message that President Trump is the clear front runner,” Greene said. “He’s the winner in our Republican primary and it’s time for Nikki Haley to drop out and support him.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene tells a BBC reporter to “f*ck off” after the journalist asks her a bad faith question. pic.twitter.com/MDspxLfrZU
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 6, 2024
Maitlis then asked the GOP congresswoman if she would like to be on Trump’s list of potential vice presidents.
“Oh, you know, that’s the question everyone asks. And no, I don’t think Nikki Haley should be on the list, but of course, President Trump will choose who he wants for VP,” she replied.
“Would you like to be on that list?” Maitlis pressed.
“He’s got a long list,” Greene laughed. “I support President Trump in any way, any way he’d ask me, but I can assure you it won’t be Nikki Haley.”
At this point, the former BBC Two news anchor shifted the line of questioning, asking Greene why “so many people who support Donald Trump love conspiracy theories, including yourself.”
“He seems to attract lots of conspiracy theorists,” Maitlis asserted.
“Well, let me tell you, you’re a conspiracy theorist, and the left and the media spread more conspiracy theories,” Greene fired back.
“We like the truth. We like supporting our constitution, our freedoms, and America First,” she added as she began to walk away.
But Maitlis was still after more, continuing on to ask Greene, “What about Jewish space lasers? Tell us about Jewish space lasers.”
The reporter was referring to Greene’s since-deleted social media post from 2018 in which she questioned whether Jewish people had anything to do with an electrical grid that sparked a California wildfire.
“No,” Greene responded before unloading on Maitlis.
“Why don’t you go talk about Jewish space lasers and really why don’t you f–k off? How about that?” she said as she walked away.
Maitlis found plenty of praise from the left after posting the video clip to the News Agents account.
What a truly dreadful seeming human. Good grief. America about to sink back into the sewer. Looks like it could be worse than before.
— Matthew Stadlen (@MatthewStadlen) March 6, 2024
Oh my Lord. lol. @maitlis is an utter legend.
Jewish space lasers? What?
— Whiskey General Official (@Whiskey_General) March 6, 2024
Love how Maitlis goes in with the cosy chat and then ensnares her prey for an absolute ruthless killing. Blood and guts sprayed everywhere.
— MD. We’ve never had it so bad. (@surfdoctor) March 6, 2024
But social media users applauded Greene’s fiery takedown of Maitlis and her “no BS attitude.”
Marjorie says what we are all thinking
— GreatLakesLady (@GreatlakesladyM) March 6, 2024
She was there to antagonise not interview. One more nail in the MSM coffin.
— Cosi.. (@AurigenZA) March 6, 2024
Love her spunk and no BS attitude. She will not back down to leftist bullying.
— Eugene Patrickson (@GenePatrickson) March 6, 2024
Good for MTG.
These fake news “journalists” really do need to be told to f-ck off.”
They’ll all be out of jobs soon anyways.
Their viewership keeps tanking more and more every month.
They’re obsolete.
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) March 6, 2024
— Optimus Ferg✝ (@OptimusFerg) March 6, 2024
Why should she give that reporter an ounce of respect when it’s clearly not being reciprocated?
— Rowrow (@rww3rd) March 6, 2024
I love her. I wish more conservatives would do this.
— theCHAZZchannel on (@theCHAZZchannel) March 6, 2024
More of this. This is how the regime propagandists should be treated in public.
— Nicole (@NicoleLynnMary) March 6, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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