Summary
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene received applause on "The View" for choosing not to take her paycheck during the ongoing government shutdown. She expressed dissatisfaction with Republican leadership in Congress and highlighted issues concerning healthcare tax credits and the need for cooperation between political parties to resolve the shutdown. The government has been shut down since October 1, with efforts to reopen it facing challenges.
Key Facts
- Marjorie Taylor Greene is not taking her salary during the government shutdown.
- The government has been shut down since October 1.
- Greene is a supporter of President Donald Trump but criticized Republican leaders in Congress.
- She emphasized the urgency of finding a solution for expiring healthcare tax credits.
- Republicans have the majority in both the House and Senate but need Democratic support to end the shutdown.
- Greene called for all federal employees to be paid and for government programs to be funded.
- She criticized "weak Republican men" for not effectively advancing their agenda.
- A recent attempt to reopen the government did not pass in the Senate.
