In a recent appearance on War Room, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized the political handling of the SAVE Act, calling it a “fake fight” designed to appease the Republican base without any realistic chance of success.

Greene expressed frustration with the strategy used by GOP leadership, emphasizing that the SAVE Act, despite its importance, was being used as a tool for political theater rather than serious legislative action.

The House passed the SAVE Act on July 10 with bipartisan support, including five Democrats voting in favor of the bill.

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However, as Greene pointed out, the bill faces strong opposition in the Senate and from the Biden administration, which makes its chances of becoming law slim. “Chuck Schumer is completely against it. Joe Biden and the entire White House is totally against the SAVE Act,” Greene explained.

One of Greene’s key criticisms was the decision to pair the SAVE Act with a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) as part of a broader government funding strategy.

According to Greene, this tactic was doomed from the start. “To pair the SAVE Act with a short-term CR, any type of CR was always going to fail,” she said.

The only way to make the strategy effective, in her view, would have been for Speaker Mike Johnson to threaten a government shutdown on October 1 to force the Senate and the White House into submission.

However, Johnson had already made it clear he had no intention of allowing a shutdown.

Greene didn’t mince words when explaining her frustration with the overall approach taken by Republican leadership. “Mike Johnson, the entire time, has said all along he will not shut down the government. So to go forward to the American people and to lead our conference into a fake fight that he never intended to fight was something that I didn’t want to have anything to do with,” she said.

Despite her strong support for the SAVE Act itself, Greene expressed her dismay over how the bill was being used. “I support the SAVE Act. I think it’s one of the most important bills that we have passed this Congress, but there is no way it’s going to happen. And that is the very sad, sad truth.”

Greene’s discontent was so strong that she chose to vote “present” on the measure rather than casting a direct vote. “My present vote meant that I was completely contesting having anything to do with that vote. I think it was ridiculous that it was brought to the floor,” she explained.

She went on to criticize the broader trend of misleading the Republican base with legislative maneuvers that are unlikely to succeed. “It was misleading to the base. And you know, you don’t mislead the base. That’s one thing you don’t do. You don’t lie to the American people, especially just a short time out in front of an election.”

Greene’s frustration with the Republican conference was palpable, as she expressed her dissatisfaction with how the GOP has been handling key issues. “I’m sick and tired of the Republican conference. I’m sick and tired of Congress lying to the base,” she declared.

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MTG: I support the SAVE Act—it’s one of the most important bills this Congress. But it’s not going to happen, and bringing it to the floor was misleading. I voted present to contest this ridiculous vote. Stop lying to the base, especially before an election. @RepMTG pic.twitter.com/tbjMAHdp28

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The SAVE Act, which seeks to address significant concerns in the country, remains stalled in the Senate, leaving many conservatives disappointed.

Greene’s comments highlight a growing frustration within the Republican Party about the effectiveness of its legislative strategy and the messaging being sent to voters ahead of the upcoming elections.

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