Marjorie Taylor Greene Alters Stance on Trump’s Controversial Legislation

Marjorie Taylor Greene Alters Stance on Trump’s Controversial Legislation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, dropped a surprising announcement this week regarding her opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Greene confessed that she had not fully reviewed the legislation and can no longer stand by her previous support.

This shift in Greene’s position adds her name to an increasing list of Trump’s key allies in the House GOP who have voiced their discontent with a bill they had recently endorsed. Just two weeks prior, they cast votes in favor of the legislation.

Growing Discontent Among Trump’s Allies

Another firm Trump supporter, Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, articulated his concerns this week by stating that Elon Musk was justified in calling out House leadership for their approach to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Perry lamented, “I wish I had a nickel for every time the Freedom Caucus sounded the alarm and nobody listened, only to find out the hard way we were right all along. We expect massive improvements from the Senate before it returns to the House,” underscoring his disappointment with the current state of the bill.

Details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act narrowly passed in the House, achieving approval by a single vote after intense discussions that spanned late-night committee meetings and urgent consultations in the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson. Originally promoted by Trump, the bill aims to fulfill several key campaign promises, notably in areas such as border security, American energy independence, and tax reductions.

Senate Hurdles for Trump’s Legislation

Currently, the legislation is under scrutiny by both Congress and a Republican-aligned White House. This week, the Senate expressed reservations, signifying potential challenges to the bill’s progress.

Leading the criticism against the legislation is Elon Musk, who played a prominent role during the Trump administration as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. With his tenure in the role officially concluding last week, Musk’s voice has gained traction as he speaks out against Trump’s proposed bill.

In a candid tweet, Musk articulated, “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.” His words have resonated within GOP circles, raising eyebrows about the future of Trump’s legislative initiatives.

Government Officials Respond

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was questioned regarding how Trump might react to Musk’s critical stance on his legislation. She downplayed the matter, stating that the President is aware of Musk’s views but remains committed to his position, declaring it a “big, beautiful bill.”

In recent weeks, concerns about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have intensified, especially among Republicans wary of increasing national debt. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the ambitious legislation could slash taxes by $3.7 trillion while simultaneously increasing deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.

National Debt and Its Implications

The United States’ national debt has reached staggering levels, reported at over $36 trillion. This dramatic increase brings significant concern to lawmakers who prioritize fiscal responsibility.

AI Regulation Controversy

Greene’s newfound opposition is primarily rooted in a specific provision of the bill regarding government regulation of artificial intelligence. The controversial section imposes a 10-year ban on states from enacting laws or regulations related to AI.

The provision reads, in part: “No State or political subdivision may enforce, during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, any law or regulation limiting, restricting, or otherwise regulating artificial intelligence systems entering into interstate commerce.” Greene recently expressed her frustration, stating that she regretted not knowing about this critical aspect of the bill before casting her vote.

On social media platform X, Greene admitted, “Full transparency, I did not know about this section that strips states of the right to regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly opposed to this and would have voted NO had I known.” Her comments indicate a serious concern about state rights and the unchecked growth of AI technologies.

A Call for Revision

Expressing her disapproval about the bill, Greene has urged Senate lawmakers to remove the AI restriction, warning that she cannot support the legislation if it remains unchanged. “We have no idea what AI will be capable of in the next 10 years, and giving it free rein while restricting states could be dangerous. This aspect must be stripped out in the Senate. If the bill comes back to the House with this provision intact, I will not vote for it,” she emphasized.

In the political landscape of ongoing debates and concerns, Greene’s shift underscores the growing divides within the Republican Party over key issues like fiscal responsibility and technological regulation. As discussions continue, the future of the One Big Beautiful Bill remains uncertain.

A report by Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg contributed to this article.