Greene revives call for 'national divorce' after Kirk killing
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) renewed her call for a "national divorce" to divide the country along partisan lines on Monday — this time citing the fractured response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and federal funding disputes in Congress.
"There is nothing left to talk about with the left. They hate us," Greene wrote on the social platform X. "To be honest, I want a peaceful national divorce."
"Our country is too far gone and too far divided, and it's no longer safe for any of us," she added.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University last week. The alleged gunman, Tyler Robinson, is in police custody while authorities continue to investigate and reveal more details.
Meanwhile, dozens of people not directly linked to the assassination have faced backlash and, in some cases, lost their jobs over comments they have made about Kirk’s political beliefs following his death.
"They assassinated our nice guy who actually talked to them peacefully debating ideas," Greene wrote in her social media post Monday. "Then millions on the left celebrated and made clear they want all of us dead."
Greene first floated the proposal of a "national divorce" in February to "separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government."
At least one national poll found the idea was overwhelmingly unpopular with the majority of Americans, though.
"I will pray for the left, but personally I want nothing to do with them," she wrote.
Greene, who has faced backlash from both Democrats and Republicans in the past because of her provocative rhetoric and proposals, also chided members of both parties Monday for a stopgap spending plan that is being mulled to prevent a government shutdown at least through Nov. 20.
"Democrats are hardened in their beliefs and will flip the switch back as soon as they have power," she wrote. "And, if you are expecting Republicans to fight against evil, with the power they currently possess, and end this once and for all, you are going to be extremely disappointed."
"Government is not answer, God is," she wrote.