A fiery verbal clash erupted between Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday. The altercation ensued when Greene made a snide remark about Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett’s false eyelashes, igniting a barrage of insults between the two lawmakers.
Ocasio-Cortez, known for her outspokenness, condemned Greene’s comments as “unacceptable” and demanded that her words be withdrawn. Greene, unyielding, refused to apologize, leading to further heated exchanges. The chaotic scene forced Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to intervene repeatedly, even declaring his deafness in an attempt to restore order.
Greene’s antics extended beyond her verbal sparring with Ocasio-Cortez. She also questioned Representative Dan Goldman’s employment of a political consulting firm connected to a judge overseeing a trial involving former President Donald Trump. Crockett, the target of Greene’s initial remark, responded with a scathing post on social media, criticizing Greene’s behavior and accusing her of being “mentally deficient.”
The committee hearing, which descended into chaos, ultimately resulted in a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide an audiotape of President Biden’s conversation with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The matter will now proceed to the full House for a vote.
The confrontation between Greene and Ocasio-Cortez underscores their long-standing animosity. Greene has previously accused Ocasio-Cortez of acting like a “teenage girl” and labelled her as a “chicken.” The latest incident further highlights the deep divisions within the House, where personal attacks and insults have become commonplace.
