Marjorie Taylor Greene to introduce measure to defund Trump special counsel
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has pledged to introduce legislation that would defund special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into former President Donald Trump. Speaking on the House floor, Greene claimed that Smith’s investigation, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November, was a “weaponized government attempt” to target Trump. The former president is due to be arraigned in Miami, Florida on 37 charges related to mishandling classified White House documents. Smith alleges that Trump retained sensitive documents that contained details on US defense and weapons capabilities, nuclear programs, potential vulnerabilities to military attack, and plans for retaliation against foreign attack. Greene has called on her colleagues to join her in using the “power of appropriations” to stop the government from being weaponized for political purposes.
FAQs:
What is the “weaponized government attempt” that Marjorie Taylor Greene is referring to?
Greene claims that the special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump is a “weaponized government attempt” to take down Trump, who she describes as the “top political enemy and leading presidential candidate of the United States.” She is proposing legislation to defund the investigation.
What charges is Donald Trump facing related to the classified White House documents?
Donald Trump is facing 37 charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified White House documents. The charges include retaining sensitive information about US defense and weapons capabilities, nuclear programs, potential vulnerabilities to military attack, and plans for retaliation against foreign attack.
What is Jack Smith’s role in the investigations into Donald Trump?
Jack Smith is a special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November to oversee the federal government’s two investigations into Donald Trump. He is investigating Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified White House documents as well as his involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building.
What is the Holman Rule?
The Holman Rule allows Congress to make amendments to appropriations bills that specifically target programs or individuals. Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona argued that Congress should invoke the Holman Rule to defund corrupt officials within the Biden Department of Justice and hold them accountable for baseless investigations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans to Introduce Measure for the Defunding of Trump’s Special Counsel
Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has announced her intention to introduce a measure that would cut funding for special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into former President Donald Trump. On the House floor, Greene stated that Smith’s investigations were an attempt to “take down the top political enemy and leading presidential candidate of the United States, Donald J. Trump.” The former president is scheduled to appear in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday after being indicted on 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified White House documents. Smith claims that Trump held onto sensitive information regarding defense capabilities of both the United States and foreign countries and potential vulnerabilities to military attack after leaving office. Trump is accused of storing the documents in various locations at his Mar-a-Lago club and residence.
Greene accused the government of being “weaponized for political purposes” and urged her colleagues to join her in defunding Smith’s office. Her proposal has gained the support of some fellow Republicans, including Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida, who tweeted his endorsement. Additionally, Representative Andy Biggs from Arizona suggested invoking the “Holman Rule,” which allows Congress to make amendments to appropriations bills that target specific programs or individuals.
Smith is also investigating Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol Building.