Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vocal Republican figure from Georgia, has pushed back against criticisms thrown at her by Fox News, underscored by her remark, ‘I have simply laid bare those activities that were being carried out in the shadows.’ She underscored the necessity for internal discord within the party to come to an end.
Greene’s view is clear—if politicians like herself or others from her party have objections to providing aid to Ukraine or opposing the FISA bill, their votes against such measures are their democratic prerogative. This is the essence of the democratic process, allowing each representative to voice their constituents’ will through their votes.
Greene may face an uphill battle in her quest to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, due to firm resistance from the Democratic side, but this has not deterred her. She believes in her stance and refuses to allow opposition to intimidate her into submission.
Meanwhile, Colorado’s Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, who is preparing to face a primary in the impending spring, made an alarming statement about Mike Johnson, the House Speaker from Louisiana. This conversation took place against the backdrop of a vote to end Johnson’s tenure as chair—an important event within the political landscape.
Displaying her frank nature, Boebert informed media, ‘We are advancing the Democratic agenda every day we are in session.’ She pointed out the narrow majority the Republicans hold in the House and how Democratic support heavily influences the passing of legislation. Accordingly, it matters little to her whether Hakeem Jeffries or Mike Johnson holds the speaker position.
Jeffries, a seasoned politician from New York, currently holds the position of the minority leader within his party. The contestation of the speaker role, therefore, has significant repercussions on the dynamics and power balance within the House.
Still, Boebert expressed her desire for Speaker Mike Johnson to perform to the best of his abilities. She holds Mike in high regard, stating, ‘I find Mike agreeable.’ She went on to express her sadness about the policies currently being implemented, hoping for change in the near future.
Earlier this month, Boebert faced a personal health crisis when she required immediate surgery for a blood clot in her leg. The issue was severe but was promptly addressed by medical professionals, according to her campaign.
A statement from Boebert’s campaign detailed her condition, explaining that the Congresswoman was admitted to a local Colorado hospital due to ‘intense swelling in her upper left leg.’ It was the severity of this condition that mandated immediate medical intervention and subsequent hospitalization.
The Congresswoman’s team further elaborated that a CT scan revealed an acute blood clot diagnosing her with May-Thurner Syndrome—a rare condition that interferes with normal blood circulation. The campaign team’s statement highlighted potential causes for this syndrome, stressing that the exact cause remained unknown. However, possible triggers like dehydration, long-distance travel, and prolonged periods of sitting were mentioned.
May-Thurner Syndrome, according to the information shared, is more common in women aged 20 to 45 who have given birth. This certainly puts Boebert within the risk range and helps explain her condition.
The doctors recommended and performed a successful surgery to remove the clot and insert a stent, which was designed to alleviate her symptoms. After adequate rest and recovery, as directed by her healthcare team, the statement assured her constituents that she is projected to make a full recovery.
Boebert’s overall health prognosis remains positive. Despite this temporary setback, it shouldn’t significantly impact her long-term health or impair her abilities to execute her responsibilities as a Congresswoman, providing her constituents with the representation they need, the campaign’s statement concluded.
