The recent House Oversight Committee hearing saw a heated exchange between Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, highlighting the growing tensions within the committee.
Initial Spark: Comment on Appearance
The confrontation began when Greene made a humorous comment about another congresswoman’s appearance, prompting Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to demand an apology. Rep. Jasmine Crockett intervened, questioning Greene’s awareness of the hearing’s purpose.
.@RepAOC I have repeatedly asked you to debate me, but you have been a coward and can’t even respond.
But you go on @CNN and lie about me.
When are you going to be an adult and actually debate me on policy instead of run your mouth like a teenage girl? pic.twitter.com/XIl7LQNu9r
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene???????? (@RepMTG) February 3, 2023
Greene’s Response and Refusal to Apologize
Greene expressed frustration in response to Crockett’s question, suggesting that her colleague’s fake eyelashes were affecting her reading. Despite calls for an apology, Greene stood by her remarks and suggested they be removed from the record instead.
Continued Verbal Clash
The argument persisted, with Greene criticizing AOC’s intelligence while AOC responded with personal attacks. When AOC condemned Greene’s comment on physical appearances, Greene retorted with a pointed question about sensitivity. The exchange included AOC’s remarks like “Oh, girl. Baby girl. Don’t even play,” which Greene dismissed as immature.
Calls for Policy Debate
Greene highlighted AOC’s history of avoiding policy debates despite frequent criticism of Greene’s statements. Greene remained steadfast in her refusal to apologize and reiterated her challenge for a policy debate. AOC attempted to deflect with vague responses, but Greene continued to press the issue, questioning AOC’s intelligence.
Source: Newsroom