In a blistering critique of her own party, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) declared that many Republican men in Congress lack the resolve to advance a bold conservative agenda and are intimidated by assertive female lawmakers. Her remarks, delivered in a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post, have sparked renewed debate over gender dynamics and leadership within the GOP.
“There’s a lot of weak Republican men, and they’re more afraid of strong Republican women,” Greene said. “So they always try to marginalize the strong Republican women that actually want to do something and actually want to achieve”
Greene, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, contrasted the former president’s “dominant style” with what she described as the timidity of male lawmakers in the House. She praised Trump’s administration for elevating women to leadership roles, while lamenting that only one woman currently chairs a committee in the Republican-controlled House and just three hold leadership positions
The Georgia congresswoman also expressed frustration with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), whom she accused of failing to take decisive action during the ongoing government shutdown. Greene said she had urged Johnson to abolish the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to expedite Republican legislation, but claimed he dismissed the idea as mathematically unfeasible.
“My district knows I ran for Congress trashing Republicans,” Greene said. “They voted for me because they agreed with that. My district’s not surprised”
Greene’s comments come amid broader tensions within the GOP, as hardline conservatives push for more aggressive tactics on issues ranging from government spending to investigations into high-profile figures. Greene has previously clashed with party leadership and attempted to force a vote to remove Johnson from his post in 2024.
She also cited fellow Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York as another example of a strong conservative woman being marginalized. “They’re always intimidated by stronger Republican women because we mean it, and we will do it, and we will make them look bad,” Greene said
The remarks have drawn mixed reactions from within the party. Some lawmakers have privately expressed concern that Greene’s rhetoric could deepen internal divisions, while others have echoed her call for greater representation of women in leadership roles.
Greene’s scorched-earth approach underscores her continued role as a disruptive force in Congress, challenging both Democratic opponents and Republican allies. Her comments reflect a growing sentiment among some conservative women who feel sidelined despite their vocal support for the party’s base.
As the GOP grapples with internal fractures and prepares for upcoming legislative battles, Greene’s critique may further complicate efforts to present a unified front. Whether her comments lead to substantive changes in party dynamics remains to be seen.
