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Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene ripped into President Donald Trump over the Iran war, and when asked about her previous support of the president potentially getting a Nobel Peace Prize, the former Georgia lawmaker said now he "absolutely" does not deserve it.
Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Friday night for comment.
Why It Matters
Greene, a former staunch MAGA supporter and ally of Trump, has broken away from the president over key policy priorities and the handling of high-profile controversies, like the release of documents from the investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, along with foreign and domestic policies.
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Trump has long coveted a Nobel Peace Prize. However, in a recent interview with the Washington Examiner, Trump said that he is now "not interested" in one.
What To Know
On February 28, Operation Epic Fury commenced against Iran, with Israeli and U.S. strikes resulting in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday night, Greene was asked about her former support of Trump potentially getting a Nobel Peace Prize, and if she still backs it on the heels of the Iran war.
Greene said, "You know, at one time, when he wanted to be the president of peace, and he wanted to end wars, and constantly talked about no more foreign wars ... ending wars, of course I thought he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. But do I think he deserves it now? No, absolutely not."
"I don't think this is what the American people want," Greene said. The former Georgia lawmaker went on to say that Gen Xers and millennials have gone on to fight the wars in the Middle East and "paid a huge cost." Greene said that the baby boomer generation is "clinging to power" and supporting the war.
She also said that she is interested in hearing Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard "speak out" about the war in Iran.
"I want them to speak out, we need them to speak out, we need people in the administration that we know disagree with it because of their voices and the words they spoke previously. But we do, we need to hear from them, and I hope we will soon," Greene said.
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What People Are Saying
Vance, on X Friday: "Please join me in praying for the six service members who lost their lives in a plane crash over the skies of Iraq. Three were Ohioans serving with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, a unit I was honored to visit as a senator. A grateful nation mourns their loss."
Greene, on X Thursday: "What is happening to our military??? How many are injured? Have more been killed than we are being told? The administration needs to explain to America what is happening. Pray for our military members and their families." She also added emojis of praying hands and said "Pray for peace."
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, on X earlier this month: "I’m saddened to hear that the seventh U.S. military casualty was a brave Kentuckian. My prayers are with all the families of the American service members who have died in the war with Iran, and I am praying for a full recovery of those who have been seriously injured."
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, on X earlier this month: "Americans don't want war. Not Republican voters, not Democratic voters, not independent voters, not Donald Trump's MAGA base."
What Happens Next
Questions surrounding America's timeline in Iran persist. Trump's plans are immediately unknown, as he said this week he'd know when the war is over when he feels it “in my bones.”
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