Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred up controversy once again after expressing her desire to recall $183,000 worth of bailout cash from the United States if Republicans refuse to raise the debt ceiling.
Greene believes that the U.S. should cut spending and specifically cited "COVID bailouts" and "green money" as examples. Other Republicans who received massive PPP loans during the pandemic have also had them forgiven after the fact.
When asked about whether she was willing to give back the money or raise taxes instead, Greene remained non-committal in her response. In an interview with Stahl, she argued that raising taxes would not solve the problem of government overspending.
"I'm not going to sit here and say I'm willing to raise taxes," Greene said. "But what I am willing to do is stand up for my constituents and fight against wasteful government spending."
The issue of raising the debt ceiling has been a contentious one among lawmakers in recent years, with both Democrats and Republicans having different opinions on how best to address it. Some argue that cutting spending is necessary while others believe that increasing revenue through taxation is a more viable solution.
As for Greene's threat to return her bailout funds if her demands are not met, it remains unclear whether she will go through with it or if other Republican lawmakers will follow suit.
Regardless, this latest move by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is sure to spark further debate among politicians and citizens alike regarding government spending and fiscal responsibility in these trying times of economic uncertainty due largely in part by COVID-19 pandemic's impact on businesses worldwide.