Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Democrats 'party of chaos'
GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has hit out at remarks made by a Democratic governor, saying they called for "BLM style riots and attacks against Republicans."
Her comments, made in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, came after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker encouraging mass protests.
Newsweek has contacted Greene and Pritzker via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Pritzker said in a speech at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Sunday "Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption—but I am now.
"These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. They have to understand that we will fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone that we have. We must castigate them on the soapbox and then punish them at the ballot box."
What To Know
In a post on X, Greene said, "Democrat Governor Pritzker calling for BLM style riots and attacks against Republicans.
"Dems are the party of chaos and are going to start a civil war over a secure border, reducing inflation, and cutting waste fraud and abuse."
Greene's remarks were made as the Republican and Democratic Parties prepare for a critical midterm battle in 2026, when control of Congress will once again be up for grabs.
Pritzker has taken up the fight against President Donald Trump and his party, casting himself as one of the Democrats' leaders in its pushback against the administration.
The party is regrouping after 2024's election losses, with the central debate over whether Democrats should lean more or less into the progressivism that has predominated over the past few years.
With Pritzker, high-profile names such as California Governor Newsom and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are at the fore of the debate, offering competing visions of what will deliver the Democrats' election wins in the future.
Pritzker's term as governor is set to end in January 2017—he could run for reelection in a third term or even announce a presidential bid.
What People Are Saying
Greene's full post said: "Democrat Governor Pritzker calling for BLM style riots and attacks against Republicans.
"Dems are the party of chaos and are going to start a civil war over a secure border, reducing inflation, and cutting waste fraud and abuse. Unreal."
What Happens Next
Greene is likely to keep using social media to energize her base, while ambitious Democrats will continue seeking ways to position themselves as leader the party needs to take back the White House in 2028.